Chemistry
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The B.S. in Chemistry (BS-CHM) program is approved by the American Chemical Society for the training of professional chemists, and provides students with the opportunity to perform an original research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. BS-CHM majors electing to perform research typically select their faculty mentor and project during the first term of their junior year. The research project may be conducted over the entire senior year, but is more commonly conducted over a ten-week period during the summer following the junior year. In either case, the project culminates in the senior year with enrollment in CHM 498, the submission of an acceptable thesis, and the presentation of a seminar in CHM 490
. Additional research work to a maximum total of six semester hours may be elected provided the work extends beyond two semesters.
The B.S. in Biochemistry (BCM) program prepares students for careers in the biochemical and life sciences. BCM majors may elect to conduct an original research project in biochemistry or a related chemical sub-discipline. In all other respects these biochemically-related research projects are identical to those detailed for the BS-CHM program above.
A minor in chemistry consists of twenty semester hours. Typically these consist of 8 credit hours of general chemistry (CHM 123, 123L, 124, 124L), 8 credit hours of organic chemistry (CHM 313, 313L, 314, 314L), 3 credit hours of physical chemistry (CHM 302, 303 or 304), and one credit hour in basic molecular spectroscopy (CHM 317). Of these, the physical chemistry course is the only requirement.
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Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry (BCM) minimum 120 hours
The Common Academic Program (CAP) is an innovative curriculum that is the foundation of a University of Dayton education. It is a learning experience that is shared in common among all undergraduate students, regardless of their major. Some CAP requirements must be fulfilled by courses taken at UD. Some major requirements must also be fulfilled by courses taken at UD. Students should consult with their advisor regarding applicability of transfer credit to fulfill CAP and major program requirements.
| Common Academic Program (CAP) 1 | ||
| First-Year Humanities Commons 2 | 6 cr. hrs. | |
| Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times | ||
| Marie Thérèse Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good | ||
| Second-Year Writing Seminar | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Oral Communication | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Mathematics | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Social Science | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Arts | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Natural Science 3 | 4 cr. hrs. | |
| Crossing Boundaries | 9 cr. hrs. | |
Faith Traditions (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Practical Ethical Action (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Interdisciplinary Investigations (3 cr. hrs.) 4 | ||
| Advanced Study | 9 cr. hrs. | |
Religious Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Philosophical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Historical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
| Diversity and Social Justice 5 | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Major Capstone 6 | 0-6 cr. hrs. | |
| Experiential Learning 7 | 0-3 cr. hrs. | |
| 1 | The credit hours listed reflect what is needed to complete each CAP component. However, they should not be viewed as a cumulative addition to a student's degree requirements because many CAP courses are designed to satisfy more than one CAP component (e.g., Crossing Boundaries and Advanced Studies) and may also satisfy requirements in the student's major. |
| 2 | May be completed with ASI 110 through the Core Program. |
| 3 | Must include a lecture course and an accompanying lab. |
| 4 | New Crossing Boundaries category effective with the 2025-26 Catalog, which incorporates all courses previously approved in the Crossing Boundaries Inquiry or Integrative categories. This new category does not include any restriction that students must take the course outside of their unit or division. |
| 5 | May not double count with First-Year Humanities Commons, Second-Year Writing, Oral Communication, Social Science, or Natural Science CAP components, but may double count with courses taken to satisfy other CAP components and/or courses taken in the student's major. |
| 6 | The course or experience is designed by faculty in each major; it may, or may not, be assigned credit hours. |
| 7 | The course or experience will have variable credit, depending on the intensity and duration of the experience, or where it is housed in existing curricular and co-curricular spaces. |
Majors in Biochemistry may choose to pursue an optional concentration in any of the following areas: Computational Chemistry, Environmental and Sustainability Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or Medicinal Chemistry.
| Science Breadth Requirements | ||
| BIO 151 & 151L & BIO 152 | Concepts of Biology I: Cellular & Molecular Biology and Concepts of Biology Laboratory I: Cellular & Molecular Biology and Concepts of Biology II: Evolution & Ecology | 7 |
| Select a math sequence from: | 9-12 | |
| Introductory Calculus I and Introductory Calculus II and Statistical Methods I | ||
| Analytic Geometry & Calculus I and Analytic Geometry & Calculus II and Analytic Geometry & Calculus III | ||
or MTH 367 | Statistical Methods I | |
| Select a physics sequence from: | 7 | |
| College Physics I and College Physics Laboratory I and College Physics II | ||
| General Physics I - Mechanics and General Physics II - Electricity & Magnetism and General Physics Laboratory I | ||
| Select nine credits from: | 9 | |
| Advanced Organic Synthesis Laboratory | ||
| General Genetics | ||
| Plant Biology | ||
| Physiology I | ||
| Physiology II | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Biology of Infectious Disease | ||
| Special Topics in Physical Chemistry | ||
| Biological Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Intermediate Organic Chemistry | ||
| Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Biosynthetic Organic Chemistry | ||
| Medicinal Chemistry | ||
| Sustainability and Chemistry | ||
| Rational Drug Design | ||
| Metabolism and Human Disease | ||
| CHM 477 | Honors Thesis Project | 3 |
| CHM 478 | Honors Thesis Project | 3 |
| Research Seminar and Research & Thesis | ||
| CHM 498 | Research & Thesis | 3 |
| Research & Thesis | ||
| Major Requirements 1 | 39 | |
| Year 1 | ||
| CHM 123 & 123L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 124 & 124L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 190 | Seminar I | 0 |
| Year 2 | ||
| CHM 201 & 201L | Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 313 & 313L | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 314 & 314L | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| Year 3 | ||
| CHM 303 & 303L | Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 304 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 451 | General Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 452 | General Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 462L | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Year 4 | ||
| CHM 490 | Seminar IV | 1 |
| BIO Elective and Associated laboratory | 4 | |
| Breadth | ||
| ASI 150 | Introduction to the University Experience | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Total Hours to total at least | 120 | |
| 1 | Advanced placement is permitted. |
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (CHM) minimum 120 hours
The Common Academic Program (CAP) is an innovative curriculum that is the foundation of a University of Dayton education. It is a learning experience that is shared in common among all undergraduate students, regardless of their major. Some CAP requirements must be fulfilled by courses taken at UD. Some major requirements must also be fulfilled by courses taken at UD. Students should consult with their advisor regarding applicability of transfer credit to fulfill CAP and major program requirements.
| Common Academic Program (CAP) 1 | ||
| First-Year Humanities Commons 2 | 6 cr. hrs. | |
| Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times | ||
| Marie Thérèse Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good | ||
| Second-Year Writing Seminar | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Oral Communication | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Mathematics | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Social Science | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Arts | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Natural Science 3 | 4 cr. hrs. | |
| Crossing Boundaries | 9 cr. hrs. | |
Faith Traditions (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Practical Ethical Action (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Interdisciplinary Investigations (3 cr. hrs.) 4 | ||
| Advanced Study | 9 cr. hrs. | |
Religious Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Philosophical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Historical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
| Diversity and Social Justice 5 | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Major Capstone 6 | 0-6 cr. hrs. | |
| Experiential Learning 7 | 0-3 cr. hrs. | |
| 1 | The credit hours listed reflect what is needed to complete each CAP component. However, they should not be viewed as a cumulative addition to a student's degree requirements because many CAP courses are designed to satisfy more than one CAP component (e.g., Crossing Boundaries and Advanced Studies) and may also satisfy requirements in the student's major. |
| 2 | May be completed with ASI 110 through the Core Program. |
| 3 | Must include a lecture course and an accompanying lab. |
| 4 | New Crossing Boundaries category effective with the 2025-26 Catalog, which incorporates all courses previously approved in the Crossing Boundaries Inquiry or Integrative categories. This new category does not include any restriction that students must take the course outside of their unit or division. |
| 5 | May not double count with First-Year Humanities Commons, Second-Year Writing, Oral Communication, Social Science, or Natural Science CAP components, but may double count with courses taken to satisfy other CAP components and/or courses taken in the student's major. |
| 6 | The course or experience is designed by faculty in each major; it may, or may not, be assigned credit hours. |
| 7 | The course or experience will have variable credit, depending on the intensity and duration of the experience, or where it is housed in existing curricular and co-curricular spaces. |
Majors in Chemistry may choose to pursue an optional concentration in any of the following areas: Computational Chemistry, Environmental and Sustainability Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or Medicinal Chemistry.
| Science Breadth Requirements | ||
| MTH 168 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| MTH 169 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| MTH 367 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| or CPS 149 | Creative Media Applications | |
| PHY 206 | General Physics I - Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 210L | General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHY 207 | General Physics II - Electricity & Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 211L | General Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
| Major Requirements 2 | 51 | |
| Year 1 | ||
| CHM 123 & 123L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 124 & 124L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 190 | Seminar I | 0 |
| Year 2 | ||
| CHM 201 & 201L | Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 313 & 313L | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 314 & 314L | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| Year 3 | ||
| CHM 303 & 303L | Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 304 & 304L | Physical Chemistry II and Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 317 | Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds | 1 |
| CHM 319L | Advanced Organic Synthesis Laboratory | 1 |
| Year 4 | ||
| CHM 415 & 415L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 417 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 418L | Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 420 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| or CHM 451 & CHM 452 | General Biochemistry I and General Biochemistry II | |
| CHM 490 | Seminar IV | 1 |
| Choose an approved materials course: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Polymer Science-Thermoplastics | ||
| High Performance Thermoset Polymers | ||
| Or any graduate level CHM Course | ||
| Select three courses from: 3 | 9 | |
| Special Topics in Physical Chemistry | ||
| Biological Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Intermediate Organic Chemistry | ||
| Biosynthetic Organic Chemistry | ||
| Medicinal Chemistry | ||
| Sustainability and Chemistry | ||
| Advanced Organic Synthesis | ||
| Rational Drug Design | ||
| Metabolism and Human Disease | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Honors Thesis Project and Honors Thesis Project | ||
| Honors Thesis Project | ||
| Research & Thesis | ||
| Research & Thesis | ||
| Or any graduate level CHM Course | ||
| Breadth | ||
| ASI 150 | Introduction to the University Experience | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Total Hours to total at least | 120 | |
| 1 | Should be completed during the first two years. |
| 2 | Advanced placement is permitted. |
| 3 | May substitute one approved science course from another department. |
Concentration in Computational Chemistry (CPC)
This concentration is open to all department of chemistry (and other) students who have satisfied the required prerequisites of the classes listed below. Students completing the concentration will have an increased depth of knowledge and skills and will be prepared for academic, industry, or government jobs in chemistry or other associated disciplines.
| Select nine credits from the following: 1 | ||
| CHM 404 | Special Topics in Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 412 | Intermediate Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 454 | Rational Drug Design | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| 1 | Other courses can count toward this concentration with the permission of the chair. |
Concentration in Environmental and Sustainability Chemistry (VSC)
This concentration is open to all department of chemistry (and other) students who have satisfied the required prerequisites of the classes listed below. Students completing the concentration will have an increased depth of knowledge and skills and will be prepared for academic, industry, or government jobs in chemistry or other associated disciplines.
| Select nine credits from the following: 1 | ||
| CHM 324 | Green Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 341 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 410 | Biological Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 438 | Sustainability and Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 415 | Analytical Chemistry | 2 |
| CHM 463L | Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| 1 | Other courses can count toward this concentration with the permission of the chair. |
Concentration in Industrial Chemistry
Concentration in Medicinal Chemistry (CMC)
This concentration is open to all department of chemistry (and other) students who have satisfied the required prerequisites of the classes/laboratories listed below. Students completing the concentration will have an increased depth knowledge and skills and will be prepared for industry jobs in chemistry or other associated disciplines.
| Select nine credits from the following: 1 | ||
| CHM 410 | Biological Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 426 | Biosynthetic Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 427 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 415 | Analytical Chemistry | 2 |
| CHM 454 | Rational Drug Design | 3 |
| CHM 458 | Metabolism and Human Disease | 3 |
| CHM 463L | Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| 1 | Other courses can count toward this concentration with the permission of the chair. |
Minor in Chemistry (CHM)
| Chemistry | ||
| CHM 123 & 123L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 124 & 124L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 302 | Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| or CHM 303 | Physical Chemistry I | |
| Select three CHM courses (300/400 level) 1 | 9 | |
| 1 | In consultation with the chairperson. |
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CHM 123 & 123L | 4 | CHM 124 & 124L | 4 |
| MTH 148 or 168 | 3-4 | MTH 149 or 169 | 3-4 |
| HUM 101 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 | HUM 102 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 |
| CAP Social Science Course | 3 | BIO 151 & 151L (Satisfies CAP Natural Science) | 4 |
| ASI 150 | 1 | CMM 100 (CAP Oral Communication) | 3 |
| CHM 190 | 0 | ||
| 14-15 | 17-18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CHM 313 & 313L | 4 | CHM 314 & 314L | 4 |
| PHY 201 & 201L (Or PHY 206 & PHY 210L) | 4 | CHM 201 & 201L | 4 |
| ENG 200 (CAP Second-Year Writing) | 3 | PHY 202 & 202L (Or PHY 207 & PHY 211L) | 4 |
| BIO 152 | 3 | MTH 367 or 218 | 3-4 |
| CAP Interdisciplinary Investigations Course | 3 | ||
| 17 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CHM 303 & 303L | 4 | CHM 304 | 3 |
| CHM 451 | 3 | CHM 452 & CHM 462L | 4 |
| CHM/BIO Elective | 3 | CHM 317 | 1 |
| CAP Arts Course | 3 | CHM/BIO Elective | 3 |
| CAP Faith Traditions Course | 3 | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIO Elective w/ Lab | 4 | CHM 490 (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) | 1 |
| CAP Advanced Historical Studies Course | 3 | BIO/CHM Elective | 3 |
| CAP Diversity and Social Justice Course | 3 | CAP Advanced Philosophical Studies/Practical Ethical Action Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | CAP Advanced Religious Studies Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | ||
| General Elective | 1 | ||
| 13 | 14 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120-123 | |||
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CHM 123 & 123L | 4 | CHM 124 & 124L | 4 |
| MTH 168 (Satisfies CAP Mathematics) | 4 | MTH 169 | 4 |
| HUM 101 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 | HUM 102 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 |
| ASI 150 | 1 | CMM 100 (CAP Oral Communication) | 3 |
| CAP Social Science Course | 3 | CHM 190 | 0 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CHM 313 & 313L | 4 | CHM 314 & 314L | 4 |
| PHY 206 & PHY 210L (Satisfies CAP Natural Science) | 4 | CHM 201 & 201L | 4 |
| ENG 200 (CAP Second-Year Writing) | 3 | PHY 207 & PHY 211L | 4 |
| CAP Interdisciplinary Investigations Course | 3 | MTH 367 or CPS 132 | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CHM 303 & 303L | 4 | CHM 304 & 304L | 4 |
| CHM 420 | 3 | CHM 317 | 1 |
| CHM Elective | 3 | CHM 319L | 1 |
| CAP Arts Course | 3 | CHM Elective | 3 |
| CAP Faith Traditions Course | 3 | CAP Advanced Philosophical Studies/Practical Ethical Action Course | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CHM 415 & 415L | 4 | CHM 417 & CHM 418L | 4 |
| CHM Elective | 3 | CHM 490 (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) | 1 |
| CAP Advanced Historical Studies Course | 3 | Approved Materials Chemistry Course | 3 |
| CAP Diversity and Social Justice Course | 3 | CAP Advanced Religious Studies Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120 | |||
Courses
CHM 101. Introductory General, Organic, and Biochemistry I. 3 Hours
The first semester of a two-semester course covering fundamentals of general, organic and biochemistry as they relates to the health sciences, human medicine, or science education. The topics include states of matter, scientific measurements, balancing chemical equations, acid-base properties of aqueous reactions, pH-scale, buffers, and intramolecular and intermolecular chemical bonding. Foundational general chemistry topics essential to understanding biological systems and health sciences are emphasized.
CHM 101L. Introductory General, Organic, and Biochemistry Laboratory I. 1 Hour
Laboratory course to complement CHM 101. Laboratory procedures reinforce concepts covered in lecture with an emphasis on relating chemistry to the health sciences and human medicine. One three-hour laboratory session each week.
Corequisite(s): CHM 101.
CHM 102. Introductory General, Organic, and Biochemistry II. 3 Hours
The second part of a two-semester course that covers the fundamentals of general, organic and biochemistry subject areas. Topics include an introduction to chemical nomenclature, structure, and function of biologically relevant organic compounds including function and reactivity of chemical groups commonly encountered in living systems. This course will also cover fundamental components of cell structure, transcription and translation, and metabolism as it relates to chemical principles and reactivity. Several aspects of organic chemistry relevant to living organisms will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 101.
CHM 102L. Introductory General, Organic, and Biochemistry Laboratory Course II. 1 Hour
Laboratory course to complement CHM 102, a lecture course which covers the fundamentals of general, organic and biochemistry as it relates to the health sciences or human medicine. One three-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisites: CHM 101L.
Corequisites: CHM 102.
CHM 115. College Prepatory Chemistry. 3 Hours
One-term course for students desiring to enter a science or engineering program but whose background is insufficient for CHM 123 and CHM 124. Unacceptable for credit toward chemistry requirements in any chemistry program.
CHM 115L. College Prepatory Chemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Course to accompany CHM 115 or to be elected by students in CHM 200 who lack previous chemistry laboratory experience. One three-hour laboratory each week.
CHM 123. General Chemistry I. 3 Hours
First of a two-semester general chemistry sequence where chemical matter and measurement, atoms, ions, molecular and ionic compounds, nomenclature, stoichiometry, aqueous reactions, gases, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodic properties, molecular geometry and chemical bonding are studied.
Prerequisite(s): One year of high school chemistry or equivalent.
CHM 123L. General Chemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Laboratory course to complement CHM 123. One three-hour laboratory session each week.
Corequisite(s): CHM 123.
CHM 124. General Chemistry II. 3 Hours
Second of a two-semester general chemistry sequence where inter- and intramolecular forces, properties of liquids, solids, reaction kinetics, equilibrium, acid and base theories, pH and buffers, solubility equilibria, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry are studied.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 123.
CHM 124L. General Chemistry II Laboratory. 1 Hour
Laboratory course to complement CHM 124. One three-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisites: CHM 123L and CHM 123 and CHM 124 (can be taken concurrently).
CHM 190. Seminar I. 0 Hours
Overview of methods of scientific oral presentation and formal conversation within the molecular sciences professional community.
CHM 200. Chemistry & Society. 3 Hours
Examination of issues such as environmental quality, disease, hunger, synthetic materials, and law enforcement by the application of chemical principles. Course is for non-science majors. Depending upon background and experience, a student needing a laboratory course may enroll in SCI220L.
Prerequisite(s): One year of high school chemistry or equivalent.
CHM 201. Quantitative Analysis. 3 Hours
Application of the principles of chemical equilibrium to the theory and techniques of gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric, and electroanalytical methods of chemical analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 124, CHM 124L.
CHM 201L. Quantitative Analysis Laboratory. 1 Hour
Course to accompany CHM 201. One three-hour laboratory period each week.
CHM 234. Energy Resources. 3 Hours
The chemical and geological aspects of formation, production, and benefits/costs (including environmental impacts) of energy derived from fossil fuels (coal and hydrocarbons), biofuels (e.g., ethanol production), radioactive materials (nuclear power), and renewable sources (e.g., geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar power).
Prerequisite(s): CHM 123, CHM 124.
Corequisite(s): GEO 208.
CHM 290. Seminar II. 0 Hours
Overview of methods of scientific oral presentation and formal conversation within the molecular sciences professional community.
CHM 302. Physical Chemistry. 3 Hours
Essential elements of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, equilibria, and electrochemistry for those with a primary interest in the life sciences. For B.A. chemistry majors and premedical, predental, and biology majors.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 124.
CHM 302L. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Course to accompany CHM 302. One three-hour laboratory each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201, CHM 201L.
Corequisite(s): CHM 302.
CHM 303. Physical Chemistry. 3 Hours
Fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy with a mathematics format. For B.S. chemistry and biochemistry majors and chemical engineers.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201 or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): MTH 218.
CHM 303L. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Course to accompany CHM 303. One three-hour laboratory each week.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 218.
CHM 304. Physical Chemistry. 3 Hours
Fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy with a mathematics format. For B.S. chemistry and biochemistry majors and chemical engineers.
CHM 304L. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Course to accompany CHM 304. One three-hour laboratory each week.
Corequisite(s): MTH 218.
CHM 313. Organic Chemistry. 3 Hours
Major topics in organic chemistry including synthesis, mechanisms, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Required of all chemistry majors and students in the life sciences.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 124.
CHM 313L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Common separation, purification, and analytical techniques including chromatography and spectroscopy. One three-hour laboratory each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 124, 124L
Corequisite(s): CHM 313.
CHM 314. Organic Chemistry. 3 Hours
Major topics in organic chemistry including synthesis, mechanisms, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Required of all chemistry majors and students in the life sciences.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 313.
CHM 314L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Synthesis and characterization of organic materials utilizing skills from CHM 313L. One three-hour laboratory each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 313L.
Corequisite(s): CHM 314.
CHM 317. Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds. 1 Hour
The use of nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, and mass spectrometry in elucidating structures. Emphasis on interpretation and integration of spectral data in problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): (CHM 314, CHM 314L) or equivalent.
CHM 319L. Advanced Organic Synthesis Laboratory. 1 Hour
Preparation of organic compounds by single and multi-step synthetic sequences. Basic techniques in synthesis including use of organometallics, inert atmosphere, temperature control, extraction, vacuum distillation, column chromatography, recrystallization, and spectroscopic characterization methods. One four-hour laboratory each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 314, CHM 314L.
CHM 324. Green Chemistry. 3 Hours
Green Chemistry will explore the principles and practices that aim to design chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. This interdisciplinary field focuses on sustainability, environmental protection, and the efficient use of resources in the chemical industry. Key topics covered will be 1) Fundamentals of Green Chemistry, 2) Renewable Resources, 3) Eco-friendly Chemical Processes, 4) Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention, and 5) Toxicology and Environmental Impact Assessment of chemical products. Each section will have fundamental and applied topics discussed.
Prerequisite: CHM 124.
CHM 341. Environmental Chemistry. 3 Hours
An introduction to the chemical processes in the environment. Topics include chemical equilibrium in aqueous solution, reaction mechanisms as applied to atmospheric chemistry, and analytical methods commonly applied to environmental samples.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 314 or permission of instructor.
CHM 341L. Environmental Chemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Laboratory course to accompany CHM 341.
Corequisite(s): CHM 341.
CHM 390. Seminar III. 0 Hours
Overview of methods of scientific oral presentation and formal conversation within the molecular sciences professional community.
CHM 404. Special Topics in Physical Chemistry. 3 Hours
Thorough treatment of topics such as electrochemistry, macromolecules, photochemistry, or spectroscopy. May be repeated as topics change.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 302 or CHM 303.
CHM 410. Biological Inorganic Chemistry. 3 Hours
An advanced course which considers the role of metal ions in biological and plant systems. For example, alkali and alkaline earth metal ions and their roles in membrane stabilization, nerve signals, and electrical gradients. Transition metal ions in metalloenzymes (superoxided dismutase, carbonic anhydrase, hemoglobin, hemocyanin) and their role in redox processes, transport, and catalysis. Metal complexes as therapeutics and imaging agents.
Prerequisites: CHM 314.
CHM 412. Intermediate Organic Chemistry. 3 Hours
Modern theory and practice of organic chemistry. May include structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanism, and synthetic topics not normally treated in introductory courses.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 302 or equivalent; CHM 313, CHM 314; senior standing.
CHM 415. Analytical Chemistry. 2 Hours
Chemical analysis based on modern instrumentation. Chromatographic, electrochemical, and spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201, CHM 201L; (CHM 302 or CHM 304).
CHM 415L. Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. 2 Hours
Course to accompany CHM 415. Two three-hour laboratory sessions each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201L; CHM 302 or equivalent.
CHM 417. Inorganic Chemistry. 3 Hours
An advanced course in modern inorganic chemistry. Atomic structure, principles of bonding and structure, acid-base chemistry, periodicity, coordination compounds, nonaqueous solvents, electrochemistry, molecular symmetry, organometallic compounds, and the chemistry of selected representative elements.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 314.
Corequisite(s): CHM 302 or CHM 304.
CHM 418L. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Laboratory course dealing with the synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Topics include vacuum and inert atmosphere techniques, separation and purification, spectroscopic characterization, X-ray diffraction, magnetic moment, and conductance measurements.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201L, CHM 314L.
Corequisite(s): CHM 417.
CHM 420. Biochemistry. 3 Hours
The fundamental aspects of the chemistry and biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Enzymology, protein purification, bioenergetics, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, nucleotides and nucleic acids, elementary molecular biology, and control processes are described. Acceptable preparation for medical school.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 314.
CHM 420L. Biochemistry Lab for the Medical Sciences. 1 Hour
A laboratory course to accompany CHM420, biochemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM314, CHM314L.
Corequisite(s): CHM420.
CHM 426. Biosynthetic Organic Chemistry. 3 Hours
Mechanistic fundamentals of the biosynthesis and transformation of organic natural products, with special emphasis on medicinal compounds, toxins, pheromones and other secondary metabolite structures.
Prerequisite(s): (CHM 314, CHM 314L) or equivalent.
CHM 427. Medicinal Chemistry. 3 Hours
The chemical mechanisms of action of the major drug classes will be surveyed with particular emphasis on the facets of organic chemistry that control drug-receptor interactions, metabolism and mechanisms of toxicity and resistance. First term.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 314; (CHM 420 or CHM 451).
CHM 438. Sustainability and Chemistry. 3 Hours
Chemical industrial practices drive many sustainability challenges in the near and long term. Many chemical technologies can address the sustainability of these practices as long as the costs (monetary and environmental) of such innovations are accurately presented and evaluated. Sustainability and Chemistry is an advanced 1 semester course describing chemical concepts and principles that underlie the foundations for a more sustainable world. This course analyzes the root chemical and societal causes of unsustainable practices in chemical transformations in our everyday life, and explores techniques to evaluate them. The core technologies discussed will be deeply integrated in the current environmental, economic, and social pillars of modern society. We will specifically address green chemistry principles with learning how to create and manage life cycle assessments (cradle to grave) with computational tools. We will also discuss molecular design to reduce hazards to the environment, and how we can establish practices to quantitatively evaluate the health and safety of core chemical technologies.
Prerequisites: CHM 102 or CHM123 or any fundamental chemistry, sustainability, biology, or engineering courses that include sustainability ideas with permission.
CHM 450. Advanced Organic Synthesis. 3 Hours
Fundamentals of synthesis and transformations of organic compounds, with emphasis on mechanisms; pericyclic reactions; small and medium ring synthesis; chemoselectivity, regioselectivity, stereoselectivity, retrosynthesis, functional group transformations, carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, oxidations,
reductions and protecting groups.
Prerequisite: (CHM 314, CHM 314L) or equivalent.
CHM 451. General Biochemistry I. 3 Hours
Discussion of the chemistry and biochemistry of carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids, including health-science and methodologic aspects. Descriptions of enzymology, protein purification, and carbohydrate metabolism related to such topics as bioenergetics, membranes, and disease processes. Recommended for students desiring entry into graduate and professional schools.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201, CHM 314.
CHM 452. General Biochemistry II. 3 Hours
Discussion of selected topics in bioenergetics, and metabolism of lipids, amino acids, porphyrins, nucleic acids, and proteins. Current aspects of nutrition, biochemical genetics, endocrinology, regulation, and genetic engineering addressed and related to health-science topics as time permits. Suitable preparation for medical school.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 451.
CHM 454. Rational Drug Design. 3 Hours
Introduction to drug target selection, lead compound discovery, and application of structure-activity relationships and computational chemistry towards refinement and optimization of lead compounds and their derivatives. Use of molecular graphics software and publicly available macromolecular structure databases will provide the foundation for evaluating macromolecular models of drug targets and allow a hands-on exploration of the structure/function relationships of proteins that have been successful targets of rational drug design.
Prerequisite(s): (CHM 420 or CHM 452) or equivalent.
CHM 458. Metabolism and Human Disease. 3 Hours
This course examines the connections between metabolism, human disease and diet with an emphasis placed on current research related to these topics.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate biochemistry course that covers metabolism CHM 420, CHM 452, HSS 307 or BIO 403.
CHM 462L. Biochemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Laboratory course to accompany biochemistry lecture courses. Spectrophotometry, pH and dissociation, enzymologic methodology and analytical techniques, chromatographic techniques. Corequisite(s): CHM 420 or CHM 451.
CHM 463L. Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory. 1 Hour
Introduction to analytical methods in current use in biochemistry. Course will focus on separations and spectroscopic methods for the analysis of biomolecules.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201, CHM 201L, CHM 302.
CHM 477. Honors Thesis Project. 3 Hours
First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of University Honors Program.
CHM 478. Honors Thesis Project. 3 Hours
Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons.
Prerequisite(s): Approved 477; approval of University Honors Program.
CHM 480. Professional Practices Seminar. 1 Hour
Practicum which culminates in the presentation of a technical talk on a topic in chemistry to peers and faculty members. Emphasis on the molecular scale of observation.
CHM 490. Seminar IV. 1 Hour
Presentation of a research topic during the weekly seminar series for the Department of Chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 480.
CHM 495. Introduction to Research Seminar. 0 Hours
Research topics presented by visiting scientists and faculty, and the results of thesis research by senior students. Required of all junior chemistry and biochemistry majors in the B.S. programs. Grading Option two.
CHM 496. Professional Practices Seminar. 0 Hours
After discussions of the chemical literature and information retrieval, resumes, graduate education, and career opportunities, students present technical talks on topics with social, ethical, or historical implications. Required of all chemistry and biochemistry majors, both B.S. and B.A.
CHM 497. Research Seminar. 0 Hours
A series of seminars as described under CHM 495. Required of all senior chemistry and biochemistry majors in the B.S. programs.
CHM 498. Research & Thesis. 3 Hours
All students in the B.S. programs including co-op students are required to enroll for a minimum of three semester hours in a research course (CHM 498). Students may take additional research semester hours (CHM 499) if the work extends for more than two semesters. Successful completion of research courses requires the submission of a typewritten thesis and the presentation of a seminar. With the prior approval of the department chairperson, B.S. co-op students may substitute work experience for research.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chairperson.
CHM 499. Research & Thesis. 1-3 Hours
All students in the B.S. programs including co-op students are required to enroll for a minimum of three semester hours in a research course (CHM 498). Students may take additional research semester hours (CHM 499) if the work extends for more than two semesters. Successful completion of research courses requires the submission of a typewritten thesis and the presentation of a seminar. With the prior approval of the department chairperson, B.S. co-op students may substitute work experience for research.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 498; permission of department chairperson.