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FALL TERM |
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| Chem 111L - Introductory Chemistry I |
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. Enrollment limited (1.25 course credits). |
| Chem 121L - General Chemistry |
A review of the major concepts and theories including: atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, changes of state,
solutions and energetcs in chemical reactions. Laboratory work concentrated on quantitative measurements of solutions.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited (1.25 course credits). |
| [130 - Environmental Chemistry] |
This course explores the fundamental chemistry relevant to environmental pollution through lectures, discussion, and class
activities which measure actual pollution levels in the Hartford area. The types of pollutants, the risks associated with pollution,
and the stps which can be taken to ameliorate pollution will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the urban environment.
Not creditable to chemistry or biochemistry majors. Enrollment limited (1.00 course credit). |
| Chem 211L - Elemental Organic Chemistry |
A systematic study of the compounds of carbon, including methods of synthesis ond correlation of chemical and physical properties
with structure. Introduction to certain theoretical concepts. One laboratory per week emphasizing basic techniques and synthesis. Prerequisites:
Chemistry 112L or Chemistry 121L with a grade of at least C-. Enrollment limited (1.25 course credits). |
| Chem 309L - Physical Chemistry I: Energetics, Solutions, and Dynamics |
A lecture 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). Prerequisites: C- or better in Chemistry 208L, Mathematics 132, and Physics 131L. (1.25 course credits). |
| Chem 312L - Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis |
A lecture and laboratory course in the principles and practice of the use of instruments for quantitative and qualitative
chemical measurements. Theory, optimization and application of instrumentation for spectroscopic, electrochemical, spectrometric and
hyphenated methods of analysis are presented. Applications of computer methods of analysis as well as analog and digital manipulation
of electrical signals are presented. Prerequisites: Chemistry 208L, and Chemistry 309L (may be taken concurrently) with a grade of at
least C-.(1.25 course credits). |
| Chem 313 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry |
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. Prerequisite: Chemistry 112L or 121L. (1.00 course credit). |
| [Chem 404 - Biological Chemistry] |
A lecture seminar course which will focus on the fundamental chemistry underlying biological phenomena. Examples from the
current biochemical literature will be used. Prerequisites: Chemistry 212L and 309L with a grade of at least C-.(1.00 course credit). |
| [Chem 405 - Physical Methods of Organic Structure Determination] |
A survey of physical methods of structure determination with emphasis on infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance and
mass spectrometry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 212L with a grade of at least C-. (1.00 course credit). |
| [Chem 415 - Organometallic Chemistry] |
The basic principles of the organometallic chemistry of the d-block elements will be presented. Topics will include a
survey of ligand types, the properties and reactions of organometallic complexes, and applications of organotransition metal compounds in catalysis.
Lectures will be supplemented by discussions of current literature in the field. Prerequisites: Chemistry 212L and Chemistry 313 with a
grade of at least C-.(1.00 course credit). |
| [Chem 416 - Mass Spectrometry] |
A lecture and laboratory course that examines the principles and practice of mass spectrometry. Topics to be discussed include
instrumentation, ionization methods, interpretation of spectra, and applications. Students will investigate these topics in an associated
laboratory. There will be one lecture and one laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 212L (may be taken concurrently). (1.00 course credit). |
| [Chem 418 - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance] |
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 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. Prerequisites: Chemistry 212L and Physics 231L
(may be taken concurrently) with a grade of at least a C-. (1.00 course credit). |
| Chem 419 - Research in Chemistry (Library) |
Students will conduct library research projects under the direction of an individual staff member. Students electing this type
of independent study should plan on a full semester culminating with the completion of a final formal paper. Paricipation in the weekly
Friday Departmental Seminar Series is mondatory. Submission of the special registration
form, available in the Registrar's Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment.
(0.5 to 2.00 course credits each semester). |
| Chem 425 - Research in Chemistry (Laboratory) |
Students will conduct laboratory research under the guidance of a member of the staff. Students will meet for a Friday afternoon seminar
with Chemistry faculty for discussion/presentation of research plans, research progress, journal articles, and with visiting lecturers.
Attendance at these Friday afternoon seminars is required. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office,
and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. (0.5 to 2.00 course credits each semester). |
| Chem 466 - Teaching Assistantship |
Submission of the special registration from, available in the Registrar's Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson
are required for enrollment. (0.5 to 1.00 course credit). |
| Chem 498 - Senior Thesis Part I |
Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office, and Thesis application to the Department Chair
are required for enrollment. (0.5 to 1.00 course credit). |
| IDP Study Unit |
Independent study guide available only to students in the Individualized Degree Program. Requires submission of a special proposal
form which is available in the IDP Office. (0.00 to 5.00 course credits). |
SPRING TERM |
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| Chem 112L - Introductory Chemistry II |
A continuation of Chemistry 111L with emphasis on chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics and a presentation of the properties
and reactions of selected elements. Laboratory work is devoted to the analysis of systems involving the principles and concepts studied in the classroom.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 111L with a grade of at least C-, and permission of the instructor. Enrollment in each section limited. To the greatest
extent possible, laboratory and lecture section assignments shall remain the same as for Chemistry 111L. (1.25 course credits). |
| [Chem 140 - This is Your Brain] - Neurochemistry for Non-Scientists |
A course that will introduce non-science majors to the chemistry of brain function. An introduction to how neurons in the brain
develop, communicate, and die will be presented. Neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Schizophrenia will be
studied as a means of understanding normal and abnormal brain chemistry. The neurochemistry of drug and alcohol addiction will also be presented.
A special emphasis will be placed on research that has allowed scientists to begin to understand the chemistry behind human behavior.
Enrollment limited. (1.00 course credits). |
| [Chem 150 - Science in Art] |
This course will focus on topics of interest to artists from the perspective of our scientific understanding. Subjects to be covered
include color, ceramics and pottery, conservation and preservation of art objects, form and shape. Topics of interest to particular students may be
presented as well as a discussion of several masters whose interest in art and science overlap to a considerable degree. (1 course credit)
Optional laboratory with enrollment limited. (1.25 course credits). |
| [Chem 160 - Introduction to Textile Science] |
This one semester lecture/demonstration course will present an introduction to (1) classification and identification of natural,
regenerated and synthetic fibers, (2) construction of woven, non-woven, and knitted fabrics, (3) application and design of finishes and colors, and
(4) evaluaton methods for textiles. This course includes several field trips. Students should come away from this course with a solid background
for the selection, use and care of textiles and a recognition and appreciation for the science and technology associated with the textile industry.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1.00 course credit). |
| [Chem 170 - Introduction to Forensic Chemistry] |
This course is designed to provide an overview of the techniques used in the modern forensic laboratory for the analysis of commmon
types of physical evidence encountered at crime scenes. The nature of physical evidence, the underlying chemical/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. Enrollment limited. (1.00 course credit). |
| Chem 208L - Analytical Chemistry |
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. Application of these techniques will be
accomplished 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. Prerequisite: Chemistry 112L or 121L with a grade of at least C-. Enrollment limited. (1.25 course credits). |
| Chem 212L - Elementary Organic Chemistry II |
A continuation of the lecture and laboratory study begun in Chemistry 211L. Prerequisite: Chemistry 211L with a grade of at least a C-.
Section enrollment limited. (1.25 course credits). |
| Chem 310 - Physical Chemistry II: Quantum Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Statistical Thermodynamics |
A comprehensive treatment of quantum chemistry, molecular structure and chemical statistics. Subjects covered are designed to emphasize
applications to chemical systems. Prerequisite: Chemistry 309L with a grade of at least C-. (1.00 course credit). |
| Chem 314L - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry |
A lecture/laboratory course devoted to the systematic study of transition elements and main group elements, their compounds and reactions.
Topics of current interest in inorganic chemistry will be discussed. Prerequisite: Chemistry 313 with a grade of at least a C-. (1.25 course credits). |
| Chem 316L - Physical Biochemistry |
A comprehensive survey of the physical methods used in the investigation of biological systems, and the models and underlying theory developed
to account for observed behavior. The physical and chemical properties of amino acids, peptides, proteins, purines, pyrimidines and nucleic acids will be
examined from a spectroscopic, thermodynamic and kinetic viewpoint. Prerequisite: Chemistry 309L with a grade of at least C-. (1.25 course credits). |
| [Chem 401 - Neurochemistry] |
An advanced, senior level interdisciplinary lecture/seminar course investigating the chemical processes involved in central nervous system
functioning and communication. This course investigates recent aadvances in the understanding of the chemical basis of CNS operation. The role of
neurochemistry in behavioral and neurological disease states will be evaluated. Current research topics in this area will also be presented.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1.00 course credit). |
| [Chem 403 - Advanced Organic Chemistry I] |
Normally (but not restricted to) topics in theoretical organic chemistry. Emphasis on recent developments. Prerequisites:
Chemistry 212L and 309L with a grade of at least C-. (1.00 course credits). |
| [Chem 406 - Advanced Organic Chemistry II] |
Normally (but not restricted to) topics in organic synthesis. Emphasis on recent developments. Prerequisite:
Chemistry 212L with a grade of at least C-. (1.00 course credits). |
| Chem 425 - Research in Chemistry (Laboratory) |
Students will conduct laboratory research under the guidance of a member of the staff. 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. Students will meet for a Friday afternoon seminar
with Chemistry faculty for discussion/presentation of research plans, research progress, journal articles, and with visiting lecturers.
Attendance at these Friday afternoon seminars is required. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office,
and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. (0.5 to 2.00 course credits each semester). |
| Chem 466 - Teaching Assistantship |
Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office, and the approval of the instructor and
chairperson are required for enrollment. (0.5 to 1.00 course credit). |
| Chem 499 - Senior Thesis- Part II |
Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office, after receiving approval for the thesis
project from the chemistry Department, is required. (1.00 course credit). |
| Chem 601 - IDP Study Unit |
Independent study guide available only to students in the Individualized Degree Program. Permission of the instructor
and a signed permission slip are required for registration. See the IDP Catalogue for a full listing. |
| Chem 602 - IDP Project |
Limited to stduents in the Individualized Degree Program. Requires submission of a special proposal form which is available
in the IDP Office. (0.00-5.00 course credits). |
