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Course Schedule for CHEMISTRY - Fall 2013
Class
No.		 Course ID Title Credits Type Instructor(s) Days:Times Location Permission
Required		 Dist Qtr
1006 CHEM-111-01 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LEC Church,William H. MWF: 9:00AM-9:50AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 32
  NOTE: Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
  NOTE: 24 seats reserved for first-year students.
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
1007 CHEM-111-02 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LEC Moyer Jr.,Ralph O. MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 32
  NOTE: Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
  NOTE: 24 seats reserved for first-year students
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
1005 CHEM-111-03 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LEC Parr,Maria L. MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 32
  NOTE: Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
  NOTE: 24 seats reserved for first-year students
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
2035 CHEM-111-04 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LEC Henderson,David E. MWF: 12:00PM-12:50PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 32
  NOTE: Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
  NOTE: 24 seats reserved for first-year students
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
2072 CHEM-111-05 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LEC Prigodich,Richard V. MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 24
  NOTE: This section is intended for students who have taken AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry or two years of Chemistry. Students in this section of Chemistry must enroll in Lab Section 26
  NOTE: First-year students only.
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
1008 CHEM-111-20 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LAB Fitzgerald,Edward C. M: 1:15PM-3:55PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 22
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
1009 CHEM-111-21 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LAB Fitzgerald,Edward C. T: 8:30AM-11:10AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 22
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
1010 CHEM-111-22 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LAB Fitzgerald,Edward C. T: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 22
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
1011 CHEM-111-23 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LAB Fitzgerald,Edward C. W: 1:15PM-3:55PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 22
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
2107 CHEM-111-24 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LAB Rau,Denise N. R: 8:30AM-11:10AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 22
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
2205 CHEM-111-25 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LAB Rau,Denise N. R: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 22
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
2036 CHEM-111-26 Intro Chemistry I & Lab 1.25 LAB Prigodich,Richard V. R: 6:30PM-9:10PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 24
  NOTE: This laboratory Section is only available to students enrolled in section 05 of the lecture.
  The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Laboratory work includes quantitative measurements of solutions, synthesis, characterization of chemicals by physical and spectroscopic methods, molecular modeling, and student-assigned projects concentrating on quantitative measurements of solutions. Course intended primarily for students with little or no previous chemistry background.
2484 CHEM-141-01 Chemistry in Context 1.00 LEC Henderson,David E. MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM TBA GLB3  
  Enrollment limited to 24
  This course for non-science majors examines the chemistry that influences people's lives and their choices. Topics will include air pollution, water pollution, energy and climate change, genetic engineering, food and nutrition. Reacting to the Past simulation games will be used with some of the topics to enhance student understanding of the choices, economics, and political considerations related to the chemical issues. Integrated laboratory exercises will also be used. This course is based on the text Chemistry in Context developed by the American Chemical Society. Not creditable to the chemistry or biochemistry majors.
3169 CHEM-155-01 Archaeological Chemistry 1.00 LEC Parr,Maria L. MW: 1:15PM-2:30PM TBA Y NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 24
  This course is designed to introduce students to the application of chemical principles to the exploration and explication of archaeological issues. From the identification of ancient trading routes through pottery analysis to the elucidation of human interactions with the environment through investigation of human remains, this course will demonstrate the utility of chemistry and chemical methodologies to archaeological research. Not creditable to chemistry or biochemistry majors.
3168 CHEM-170-01 Intro Forensic Chemistry 1.00 LEC Morrison,Janet F. TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 24
  NOTE: Spaces are reserved as follows: first years (4), sophomores (5), juniors (7), seniors (8)
  This course provides an overview of the techniques used in the modern forensic laboratory for the analysis of common types of physical evidence encountered at crime scenes. The nature of physical evidence, the underlying chemical and physical principles of the scientific techniques employed in analyses, and the interpretation and evidentiary value of scientific results will be studied. This course will include lectures, demonstrations, and limited laboratory work. Not creditable to the chemistry or biochemistry majors.
1012 CHEM-211-01 Elem Organic Chem I 1.25 LEC Curran,Timothy P. MWF: 9:00AM-9:50AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 30
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 112L.
  A systematic study of the compounds of carbon, including methods of synthesis and correlation of chemical and physical properties with structure. Introduction to certain theoretical concepts. One laboratory per week emphasizing basic techniques and synthesis.
1013 CHEM-211-02 Elem Organic Chem I 1.25 LEC Brindle,Cheyenne S. MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 30
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 112L.
  A systematic study of the compounds of carbon, including methods of synthesis and correlation of chemical and physical properties with structure. Introduction to certain theoretical concepts. One laboratory per week emphasizing basic techniques and synthesis.
1014 CHEM-211-20 Elem Organic Chem I 1.25 LAB Rau,Denise N. M: 1:15PM-3:55PM
M: 1:15PM-3:55PM		 TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 20
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 112L.
  A systematic study of the compounds of carbon, including methods of synthesis and correlation of chemical and physical properties with structure. Introduction to certain theoretical concepts. One laboratory per week emphasizing basic techniques and synthesis.
1015 CHEM-211-21 Elem Organic Chem I 1.25 LAB Brindle,Cheyenne S. T: 1:30PM-4:10PM
T: 1:30PM-4:10PM		 TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 20
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 112L.
  A systematic study of the compounds of carbon, including methods of synthesis and correlation of chemical and physical properties with structure. Introduction to certain theoretical concepts. One laboratory per week emphasizing basic techniques and synthesis.
2101 CHEM-211-22 Elem Organic Chem I 1.25 LAB Rau,Denise N. W: 1:15PM-3:55PM
W: 1:15PM-3:55PM		 TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 20
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 112L.
  A systematic study of the compounds of carbon, including methods of synthesis and correlation of chemical and physical properties with structure. Introduction to certain theoretical concepts. One laboratory per week emphasizing basic techniques and synthesis.
1016 CHEM-309-01 Physical Chemistry I 1.25 LEC Krisch,Maria J. MWF: 9:00AM-9:50AM TBA WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 20
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Mathematics 132 and Physics 231L.
  A lecture and laboratory course concentrating on the development of the theory and application of thermodynamics and kinetics to chemical systems. Special consideration will be given to the theoretical treatment of solution chemistry (e.g., colligative properties, electrolyte theory).
1017 CHEM-309-20 Physical Chemistry I 1.25 LAB Krisch,Maria J. M: 1:15PM-3:55PM TBA WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 12
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Mathematics 132 and Physics 231L.
  A lecture and laboratory course concentrating on the development of the theory and application of thermodynamics and kinetics to chemical systems. Special consideration will be given to the theoretical treatment of solution chemistry (e.g., colligative properties, electrolyte theory).
2356 CHEM-311-01 Analytical Chemistry 1.25 LEC Kovarik,Michelle MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM TBA WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 14
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 112L.
  A lecture and laboratory course covering the theory and practice of chemical analysis techniques in a quantitative manner. Detailed discussion of simple and complex acid-base equilibria, and complex buffer systems, will be presented, as will related solubility problems, complex metal-ligand solution equilibria, and oxidation reduction equilibria. Stoichiometry will also be addressed in a systematic way. These techniques will be applied in the laboratory, where accuracy and precision will be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on useful chemical reactions for analysis purposes. Latter stages of the course will deal with potentiometry, spectrometry, and chromatographic theory, both gas and liquid, as a separation tool with practical applications.
2357 CHEM-311-20 Analytical Chemistry 1.25 LAB Morrison,Janet F.
Kovarik,Michelle		 T: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 14
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 112L.
  A lecture and laboratory course covering the theory and practice of chemical analysis techniques in a quantitative manner. Detailed discussion of simple and complex acid-base equilibria, and complex buffer systems, will be presented, as will related solubility problems, complex metal-ligand solution equilibria, and oxidation reduction equilibria. Stoichiometry will also be addressed in a systematic way. These techniques will be applied in the laboratory, where accuracy and precision will be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on useful chemical reactions for analysis purposes. Latter stages of the course will deal with potentiometry, spectrometry, and chromatographic theory, both gas and liquid, as a separation tool with practical applications.
1018 CHEM-313-01 Princ Inorganic Chem 1.00 LEC Parr,Maria L. TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 20
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 112L.
  A study of atomic structure, the chemical bond, and molecular and ionic structure of inorganic compounds, and an introduction to the principles of coordination chemistry.
3167 CHEM-418-01 Nuclear Magnet Resonance 1.00 SEM Prigodich,Richard V. TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 12
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 212L, or permission of the instructor.
  A lecture and laboratory course that examines the principles and practice of pulsed Fourier Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (FT-NMR). Topics to be discussed include the interactions of nuclei in and with a magnetic field, net magnetization and the rotating frame, relaxation mechanisms, nuclear Overhauser enhancement, multiple pulse sequences, and two-dimensional FT-NMR. Students will also investigate these topics in an associated laboratory. There will be one lecture and one laboratory per week.
2330 CHEM-425-01 Research (Laboratory) 0.50 - 2.00 IND Staff,Trinity F: 1:15PM-3:55PM TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Students will conduct original laboratory research projects under the direction of an individual staff member. Students electing to pursue independent study of this type should plan on initiating work no later than the fall of the senior year, and should also plan on no less than two semesters of study with the completion of a final formal paper. Participation in the weekly Friday departmental seminar series is mandatory. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chair are required for enrollment.
2240 CHEM-466-01 Teaching Assistant 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office, and the approval of the instructor and chair are required for enrollment.
2322 CHEM-498-01 Senior Thesis Part 1 2.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 100
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