Chemistry, Minor
Program Requirements
Students majoring in other academic fields who wish to earn a minor in chemistry must complete the following requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I * | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 3411 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 3412 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 3417 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| or CHEM 3418 | Instrumental Analysis | |
| Select one advance CHEM elective | 3-4 | |
| Total Hours | 23-24 | |
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Online offering
Courses
A one-semester principles course for students in non-science related majors covering the major concepts of chemistry (atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, elementary thermodynamics) and the role of chemistry in contemporary society (polymers, energy, pollution, etc.). Will not substitute for CHEM 1411.
Fundamentals of chemistry with a descriptive introduction to organic and physiological chemistry. For students in nursing and other allied health programs which require only one semester of a laboratory chemistry. Safety training given during a laboratory meeting early in the semester is required for continued participation in this course.
The foundation course in chemistry. Stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. Laboratory involves development of basic skills. This course counts toward the natural science component of the University Core Curriculum. Either CHEM 1305 - Introductory Chemistry or CHEM 1411, but not both, may be applied towards the core requirement. This course is offered in Fall, Spring and typically during both Summer sessions .
The continuation of CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I, the foundation course in chemistry with emphasis on quantitative aspects. Laboratory involves development of basic skills. This course counts toward the natural science component of the University Core Curriculum. CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I and MATH 1314 - College Algebra or equivalent math competency or higher. This course is offered in Fall, Spring and typically both Summer sessions.
May be repeated for credit. Subject materials variable. Offered on sufficient demand.
The structure, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of the principal classes of organic compounds. Stereochemistry and spectroscopy of organic compounds. Laboratory involves separation and synthetic techniques and development of basic skills. This course is offered in Fall, Spring and typically during the Summer I session.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1411.
A continuation of CHEM 3411 . The course concludes with a survey of the structures of biomolecules. Laboratory involves spectroscopy and qualitative analysis techniques. This course is offered in Fall, Spring and typically during the Summer II session.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3411.
A course in quantitative analysis, which includes chemical statistics and the use of acid-base, complexation, precipitation, and redox reactions to perform analyses and separations. Laboratory includes standard volumetric and gravimetric methods and development of basic quantitative techniques. This course is typically offered in Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1412.
An introduction to instrumental methods of analysis: spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemical methods. Laboratory involves use of instrumentation in chemical analysis. This course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1412.
The Major Field Test (MFT) in Chemistry is a national examination given in the Fall and Spring semesters only. It is a graduation requirement for all Chemistry students. Students enroll in this course during the semester that they plan to take the MFT. There is no cost to the student for either this course or for the MFT.
Presentation and discussion of selected topics in chemistry. Includes literature searches and reviews, paper presentations, survey of professional opportunities and requirements, career guidance and job searching skills.
An advanced course in analytical chemistry covering the underlying theories of instrumental methods. This course is typically offered on an irregular basis.
The chemistry and biological activity of pharmaceuticals, toxins and selected natural products. Examines how chemical structure relates to biological activity. Also examines action of antibiotics, chemotherapy agents, analgesics, steroids, and compounds targeting the central and peripheral nervous system. This course is typically offered in Fall and Spring .
Prerequisite: CHEM 4401.
This three-credit hour course will entail detailed description of structure, synthesis, and reactions and mechanisms in organic chemistry including important named reactions. This course will also introduce them to the art of writing reaction mechanisms and retrosynthetic analysis. Moreover, they will be learning about separation, purification and characterization of organic compounds followed by scientific abstract writing. Designed only for science major. There is NO laboratory associated with the course.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3412.
The study of the oceans and seas as a chemical system, including interactions with both the biota and the solid earth. This course is typically offered in Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1412.
An advanced lecture course in organic chemistry. Characterization of polymers. Polymerization mechanisms. Current research directions such as biomedical applications and electroactive polymers. This course is offered on an irregular basis.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3412.
Spectroscopy and Structure of Organic Compounds is a three-credit that introduce you to concepts used in the identification of organic compounds with methods based on NMR, mass spectrometry, UV and IR.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3412.
The structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. An introduction to enzyme kinetics, cell membrane structure and biochemical signaling. Laboratory exercises demonstrate the basic principles and techniques used in Biochemistry. This course is typically offered in Fall, Spring and Summer.
A continuation of CHEM 4401 . Biochemical energetics, including glycolysis, fatty acid oxidation, amino acid oxidation, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, photophosphorylation and photosynthesis. Carbohydrate, fatty acid and amino acid biosynthesis. Laboratory is a continuation of biochemical techniques. This course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4401.
A survey of inorganic chemistry. Theories of atomic structure, covalent bonding, ionic solids, metallic solids, and coordination compounds. Modern acid?base concepts. Laboratory involves the synthesis of inorganic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3412.
A fundamental approach to the study of physical and chemical phenomena, including the study of thermodynamics, gases and phase equilibria. This course is typically offered on an irregular basis.
A fundamental approach to the study of physical and chemical phenomena, including the study of thermodynamics, gases and phase equilibria. This course is typically offered in Fall.
A continuation of CHEM 4423 , including the study of chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, molecular structure, and quantum mechanics. This course is typically offered in Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4423.
A study of the impact of chemistry on the environment, including topics of air pollution, water pollution, and beneficial chemical modifications of the environment. Laboratory devoted to field techniques of sampling, sample preservation, and analytical techniques applied to the environment. This course is typically offered in Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1412.
May be repeated for credit. Subject materials variable.
Requires a formal proposal of study to be completed in advance of registration, to be approved by the supervising faculty, the chairperson and the dean of the College.