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BIOCHEMISTRY (BCH)
BCH 361 Principles of Biochemistry. (3)
Structures, properties, and functions of proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids; the utilization and synthesis of these materials by living systems, and the relationship of these processes to energy production and utilization. Credit is allowed for only BCH 361 or 461.
BCH 367 Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory. (1)
Qualitative/quantitative analyses of constituents of biological systems, enzyme activity measurements and metabolic studies. 1 hour conference, 3 hours lab.
BCH 392 Introduction to Research Techniques. (1–3)
Instrumental methods and philosophy of research by actual participation in chemical research projects. May be repeated for total of 6 semester hours.
BCH 461 General Biochemistry. (3)
Structure, chemistry, and metabolism of biomolecules and their role in the biochemical processes of living organisms.
BCH 462 General Biochemistry. (3)
Continuation of BCH 461.
BCH 463 Biophysical Chemistry. (3)
Principles of physical chemistry as applied to biological systems.
BCH 464 Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory. (2)
Introduces physical methods in modern biochemistry.
BCH 465 Protein and Nucleic Acid Biochemistry. (3)
Structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids, including protein folding, enzymology, proteomics, DNA/RNA structure, replication, transcription, and genomics.
BCH 467 Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory. (3)
Quantitative analysis, separation and purification of biological molecules. Applies chemical and physical methods to the characterization of biological macromolecules. 1 conference, 1 hour lecture, 5 hours lab.
BCH 484 Internship. (3)
BCH 494 Special Topics. (1–4)
Various topics.
CHEMISTRY (CHM)
CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry. (4)
Elements of general chemistry. Adapted to the needs of students in nursing, home economics, agriculture, and physical education. Recommended for General Studies credit. Normally followed by CHM 231. Credit is allowed for only CHM 101 or 107 or 113 or 114 or 117. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion, 2 hours lab.
CHM 107 Chemistry and Society. (4)
General chemical principles and concepts presented in context of social and technological issues, e.g., energy, pollution, global warming, and others. Credit is allowed for only CHM 107 or 101 or 113 or 114 or 117. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion, 2 hours lab.
CHM 113 General Chemistry. (4)
Principles of chemistry. Adapted to the needs of students in the physical, biological, and earth sciences. Credit is allowed for only CHM 113 or 101 or 107 or 114 or 117. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion, 2 hours lab.
CHM 114 General Chemistry for Engineers. (4)
Emphasis toward engineering. Students without high school chemistry or chemical engineering majors must enroll in the CHM 113, 116 sequence instead of CHM 114. Credit is allowed for only CHM 114 or 101 or 107 or 113 or 117 and for only CHM 114 or 115 or 116 or 118. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion, 2 hours lab.
CHM 116 General Chemistry. (4)
Continuation of CHM 113. Equilibrium theory, chemistry of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids; introduces organic chemistry. Credit is allowed for only CHM 116 or 114 or 115 or 118. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion, 2 hours lab.
CHM 117 General Chemistry for Majors I. (4)
Atomic and molecular structure, properties and physical states of matter, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, chemical analysis, and stoichiometry.Credit is allowed for only CHM 117 or 101 or 107 or 113 or 114. 3 hours lecture, 1 conference, 2 hours lab.
CHM 118 General Chemistry for Majors II. (4)
Continuation of CHM 117. Credit is allowed for only CHM 118 or 114 or 115 or 116. 3 hours lecture, 1 conference, 2 hours lab.
CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry. (3)
Survey of organic chemistry, with emphasis on the reactivity of basic functional groups. Credit is allowed for only CHM 231 or 317 or 331.
CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry. (3)
Chemistry of organic compounds. Credit is allowed for only CHM 233 or 231 or 333.
CHM 234 General Organic Chemistry. (3)
Continuation of CHM 233. Credit is allowed for only CHM 234 or 334.
CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory. (1)
Organic chemistry experiments in synthesis, purification, analysis, and identification. Lab.
CHM 237 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory. (1)
Microscale organic chemical experiments in separation techniques, synthesis, analysis and identification, and relative reactivity. Credit is allowed for only CHM 237 or 337. 4 hours lab.
CHM 238 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory. (1)
Continuation of CHM 237. Credit is allowed for only CHM 238 or 338. 4 hours lab.
CHM 240 Introduction to Physical Chemistry. (3)
Introduces mathematical/computational methods in chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry. Mathematical-based computer laboratory. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab.
CHM 302 Environmental Chemistry. (3)
Explores major environmental issues, problems, and solutions from analytical and chemistry perspectives.
CHM 303 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory. (2)
Lab in environmental chemistry to complement CHM 302. First-hand experience with sampling methods, analytical techniques, and environmental lab methods. Lab. Prerequisite: CHM 231 or 331.
CHM 325 Analytical Chemistry. (3)
Principles and methods of chemical analysis.
CHM 326 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. (1)
Experiments in chemical analysis. 4 hours lab.
CHM 327 Instrumental Analysis. (3)
Principles of instrumental methods in chemical analysis. Electroanalytical and optical techniques.
CHM 328 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. (2)
Experiments in chemical analysis by electroanalytical and optical techniques. 6 hours lab.
CHM 333 Organic Chemistry for Majors I. (3)
Structures, reaction mechanisms and kinetics, and systematic syntheses of organic compounds. Credit is allowed for only CHM 333 or 231 or 233. Prerequisite: CHM 115, 116, or 118.
CHM 334 Organic Chemistry for Majors II. (3)
Continuation of CHM 333. Credit is allowed for only CHM 333 or 234. Prerequisite: CHM 333.
CHM 337 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I. (1)
Emphasizes mechanisms, kinetics, and products of organic reactions. Credit is allowed for only CHM 319 or 335. 1 conference, 3 hours lab
CHM 338 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II. (1)
Continuation of CHM 337. Credit is allowed for only CHM 338 or 238. 1 conference, 3 hours lab. Fee. Prerequisite: CHM 337.
CHM 341 Elementary Physical Chemistry. (3)
Thermodynamics, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions, and chemical kinetics. For students in premedical, biological, and educational curricula.
CHM 343 Physical Chemistry Laboratory. (1)
Physical chemistry experiments. Credit is allowed for only CHM 343 or both CHM 348 and 349. 1 hour conference, 3 hours lab.
CHM 345 Physical Chemistry I. (3)
Introduces quantum chemistry with application to electronic structure and dynamics of atoms and molecules.
CHM 346 Physical Chemistry II. (3)
Introduces equilibrium and statistical thermodynamics. Laws of thermodynamics, equations of state, multicomponent chemical and phase equilibria, and electrochemistry.
CHM 348 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I. (1)
Laboratory experiments in spectroscopy and computational chemistry. Credit is allowed for both CHM 348 and 349 or only CHM 343. 4 hours lab.
CHM 349 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II. (1)
Laboratory experiments in thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and computational chemistry. Credit is allowed for both CHM 349 and 348 or only CHM 343. 4 hours lab.
CHM 392 Introduction to Research Techniques. (1–3)
Instrumental methods and philosophy of research by actual participation in chemical research projects. May be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours.
CHM 424 Separation Science. (3)
Basic theory and practical aspects of gas, liquid, ion-exchange, and gel-permeation chromatographies, and other important industrial and research techniques. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab.
CHM 433 Advanced Organic Chemistry I. (3)
Reaction mechanisms, reaction kinetics, linear free energy relationships, transition state theory, and Woodward-Hoffmann rules.
CHM 434 Advanced Organic Chemistry II. (3)
Continuation of CHM 433.
CHM 435 Medicinal Chemistry. (3)
Principles of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Drug design, synthesis, and mechanism of action.
CHM 452 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. (1–2)
Preparation and characterization of typical inorganic substances, emphasizing methods and techniques. 1 conference, 5 hours lab.
CHM 453 Inorganic Chemistry. (3)
Principles and applications of inorganic chemistry.
CHM 460 Biological Chemistry. (3)
Structure and function of macromolecules and their involvement in the processing of energy and information by living cells.
CHM 471 Solid-State Chemistry. (3)
Crystal chemistry, thermodynamics and electrochemistry of solids, nonstoichiometric compounds, diffusion and solid-state reactions, crystal growth, and selected topics.
CHM 480 Methods of Teaching Chemistry. (3)
Organization and presentation of appropriate content of chemistry; preparation of reagents, experiments, and demonstrations; organization of stock rooms and laboratories; experience in problem solving.
CHM 481 Geochemistry. (3)
Origin and distribution of the chemical elements. Geochemical cycles operating in the earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Cross-listed as GLG 481. Credit is allowed for only CHM 481 or GLG 481.
CHM 484 Internship. (3)
CHM 485 Meteorites and Cosmochemistry. (3)
Chemistry of meteorites and their relationship to the origin of the earth, solar system, and universe. Cross-listed as GLG 485. Credit is allowed for only CHM 485 or GLG 485.
CHM 494 Special Topics. (1–4)
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