CHEM 112.3
General Chemistry I: Structure, Bonding & Properties of Materials
1/2(3L-3.5P)
Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 30 and Mathematics B30 (or Algebra 30). Mathematics C30 (or Geometry-Trigonometry 30) is strongly recommended.

Structure, bonding and properties of materials. Topics include atoms and molecules, bonding, molecular structure, intermolecular forces, states of matter, and properties of materials such as polymers, natural and synthetic materials, biomaterials, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. The laboratory illustrates material covered in the lectures.

Note: Students with credit for CHEM 111 or 114 may not take this course for credit.

CHEM 114.3
General Chemistry for Engineers
(3L/3P)
Prerequisite(s): : Chemistry 30, Mathematics B30 (or Algebra 30) and Mathematics C30 (or Geometry-Trigonometry 30)

Topics include atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, bonding, molecular structure, states of matter, chemical reactions, and thermochemistry.

Note: This course is intended for students in the College of Engineering. Students with credit for CHEM 111 or 112 may not take this course for credit.

CHEM 115.3
General Chemistry II: Chemical Processes
1/2(3L-3.5P)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112 or 114.

Chemical reactions, including the rates and energetics of reactions and specific types of reactions. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical reactions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, specific reactions, and thermodynamics.

Note: Students with credit for CHEM 111 may not take this course for credit.

CHEM 221.3
Analytical Chemistry I
1/2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115.

Discussion of the basic principles and tenets of analytical science and how these aspects are put into practice in analytical techniques.

CHEM 231.3
Inorganic Chemistry I
1/2(3L-3P-1T)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115.

Discussion of atomic and molecular properties in terms of modern theories of structure and bonding. The laboratory provides experience in the preparation and investigation of the properties of typical inorganic compounds.

CHEM 242.3
Physical Chemistry I
1/2(3L-3P-1T)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115 and MATH 110 or 123.

The study of the structure of matter and the changes it undergoes. Topics include properties of materials, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria and chemical kinetics. The laboratory provides experience with the use of physical-chemical equipment and problem solving skills.

CHEM 243.3
Physical Chemistry II
1/2(3L-2T)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 242 and MATH 116 or 124.

An introduction to quantum chemistry and statistics of chemical systems as a foundation for courses concerned with the theory and spectroscopy of atomic and molecular systems.

CHEM 250.3
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
1/2(3L-3P-1T)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112 or 114.

This course is an introduction to organic chemistry; students will learn to name organic compounds, predict some of the properties and reactivity of compounds based on molecular structure, and grasp the importance of these concepts and their application to all sciences and life in general. Almost all the reactions in living matter involve organic compounds, and it is impossible to understand the molecular processes of living systems without knowing organic chemistry. CHEM 250.3 is intended as a basis for other courses, and a beginning for understanding organic and bio-organic chemistry. The laboratory will introduce students to basic chemical laboratory skills frequently used in organic chemistry.

Note: Students with credit for CHEM 251 may not take this course for credit.

CHEM 252.3
Organic Chemistry II
1/2(3L-3P-1T)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 251 (or 151).

Discussion of structure determination, stereochemistry and mechanistic similarities of organic reactions. Syntheses will be used to help students learn to work with the large factual information that is organic chemistry. Students will be encouraged to solve challenging problems. The laboratory provides experience in the synthesis and investigation of the properties of organic compounds.

CHEM 255.3 (First offered 2003-2004)
Bio-Organic Chemistry
1/2(3L-3P-1T)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 250; CHEM 115 and BIOCH 200 recommended.

This course is intended to give insight into the specific and fundamental role of organic reactions occurring in nature, to students of all scientific disciplines who have been introduced to organic chemistry and to the life sciences. The emphasis will be on the patterns of reactivity among natural products, rather than on the biochemical roles that these molecules play. The laboratory will introduce students to experimental approaches to biomimetic, biological and pharmaceutical chemistry.