Courses
CHEM-100 Chemistry Workshop (0)
This course will review topics in math that are essential to the study of chemistry. Scientific reasoning skills will also be developed to support success in chemistry courses.
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Pre-requisites: CHEM-103C Y D-CHEM-103C P4 Gen Chemistry I (3)
This course introduces the fundamental principles of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on theoretical concepts and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Topics include the mole concept, gas laws, atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, the chemical bond, and thermochemistry.
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Fall, Spring & SummerCHEM-103L General Chemistry I Lab (1)
This laboratory, which complements CHEM 103C, introduces students to basic techniques of the chemistry laboratory. The experiments include observation of chemical phenomena, physico-chemical measurements, syntheses, and chemical analysis.
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Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: CHEM-103C Y D-CHEM-104C General Chemistry II (3)
This course introduces the fundamental principles of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on theoretical concepts and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Topics include solutions, acids and bases, kinetics and chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics.
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Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: CHEM-103C D-CHEM-104L General Chem II Lab (1)
This laboratory, which complements CHEM 104C, introduces the student to the basic techniques of the chemistry laboratory. The experiments include observation of chemical phenomena, physico-chemical measurements, syntheses, and chemical analysis.
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Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: CHEM-103L D- AND CHEM-104C Y D-CHEM-120C P4 Intro Chemistry (3)
A one-semester course for nursing majors or for students seeking an introduction to chemistry. Topics from general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry are covered, with emphasis on applications to health professions.
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Attributes: P4 YLIB
Fall, Spring & SummerCHEM-120L Intro to Chemistry Lab (1)
This course complements CHEM 120C and introduces the student to some basic techniques in the chemistry laboratory. The experiments include observation of chemical phenomena, chemical analysis, and syntheses.
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Pre-requisites: CHEM-120C Y D-CHEM-132 P4 The Chemistry of Crime (3)
The aim of this course is to introduce analytical chemistry principles that are related to the area of criminology. The course will focus on those aspects of criminology that can be answered through chemical methods, although some aspects of biological science (DNA analysis and blood typing) will be integrated. This course introduces concepts related to the identification and analysis of fingerprints, inks, fibers, tool marks, narcotics, common medications, blood and breath alcohol, accelerants, firearms, blood and DNA. The course will be taught in such a way as to allow students to obtain both lecture and laboratory experience in the context of a 60-minute lecture/laboratory course. The laboratory experiments will involve performing short analysis that can be completed within 60 minutes. This will allow the opportunity for laboratory work during the class period rather than in a separate laboratory course.
Attributes: P4 YLIBCHEM-150 Freshman Chemistry Seminar (1)
This seminar will provide an overview and upper-level student and alumni perspectives of the SJF chemistry program. Students will become more familiar with the breadth and depth of the field of chemistry with a focus on topics of growing importance to scientists today as well as the chemistry of everyday life. The personal characteristics, skills, and attitudes that contribute to academic and professional success will be introduced and the benefits of a chemistry degree for jobs and graduate or professional school will be discussed.
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Pre-requisites: CHEM-103C D-CHEM-201L Organic Chemistry I Lab (2)
This laboratory complements CHEM 201 by introducing the basic organic laboratory techniques of synthesis, isolation, and analysis, including chromatography.
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Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: CHEM-104L D- AND CHEM-201 Y D-CHEM-201 SQ Organic Chemistry I (3)
The principles of the chemistry of carbon compounds are developed with emphasis on nomenclature, physical properties, structure, reactions, mechanisms, and synthesis.
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Attributes: SQ YLIB
Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: CHEM-104C D-CHEM-202L Organic Chemistry II Lab (2)
This laboratory complements CHEM 202 by introducing the basic organic laboratory techniques of synthesis, isolation, and analysis, including chromatography, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Students are encouraged to work more independently as the semester progresses.
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Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: (CHEM-201 D- AND CHEM-201L D-) AND CHEM-202 Y D-CHEM-202 Organic Chemistry II (3)
The basic principles of the chemistry of carbon compounds are developed with emphasis on nomenclature, physical properties, spectroscopy, structure, reactions, mechanisms, and synthesis.
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Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: CHEM-201 D-CHEM-214C P4 Biochemical Systems (3)
This is a science content course. In this course, students study the fundamental nature of chemistry and biology by investigating how basic chemical principles are manifested in living systems. After acquiring the fundamental concepts of matter, energy, and chemical processes, students study how these principles are integrated into systems such as respiration, photosynthesis, nutrition, and exercise. Students investigate contemporary applications of these topics through research reports. Laboratory work is incorporated into the class in the form of guided inquiry activities.
Attributes: P4 YLIB ZCIV
Registration in this course is restricted to students pursuing majors in the School of Education.CHEM-215C SQ Dynamics of Phys World (3)
This is a science content course. In this course, students investigate topics in earth science and physics using experiments, inquiry-based studies, mathematical methods, and technology tools. Particular emphasis is placed on the concepts of science, including: cause and effect, change and conservation, energy and matter, models and theories, probability and prediction, systems and interaction, and time and scale.
Attributes: SQ YLIB
Formerly offered as MSTI 215C.CHEM-230 Geology Workshop I (4)
The first course in the sequence will look at Earth processes and their effects on the materials, structure, and morphology of the earth’s crust. For example, elements of crystallography and crystal chemistry; origin, occurrence, and identification of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks and their minerals will be explored. Additionally, the principles of stratigraphy and paleontology and their use, in combination with plate tectonics, in reconstructing the Earth’s history is explored. Laboratory exercises include field work, study of rocks, minerals, dynamic models, and topographic maps.
Attributes: YLIBCHEM-231 Geology Workshop II (4)
The second course in the sequence will include an in-depth examination of various physical and biological processes that operate within and at the surface of the earth. An in-depth study of the Earth’s gravitational and magnetic fields as well as elastic properties of rocks will further be explored and applied to the internal structures and dynamics of plate tectonics, plate motion, seismic waves, and fault slips. Laboratory exercises will include field studies, rock friction and fraction, seismology and plate motions. Additionally, students will explore scientific literature and ethical considerations surrounding geological processes.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: CHEM-230 D-CHEM-250 Sophomore Seminar (1)
This spring course is required for all chemistry majors (B.S. and B.A.) and provides an opportunity for the chemistry faculty and students to discuss topics of importance to chemistry majors. Topics include graduate school, professional schools (medical, veterinary, dental, law school, etc.), industrial positions, literature searching, and research opportunities within and outside the Department of Chemistry. Also includes seminars by outside speakers from academic, private, and industrial laboratories and seminars by the senior chemistry majors. Attendance is required. Graded S/U.
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SpringCHEM-260 Food Chemistry (3)
A general survey course designed to introduce students to the chemical processes behind food and the food industry. All aspects of chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical, biochemical, and analytical) will be utilized. The course will be taught in such a way as to allow students to obtain both lecture and laboratory experience in the context of either a 60 or 90 minute lecture/laboratory course.
Attributes: YLIBCHEM-300 Practicum Lab Development (3)
Introduction to tasks important for high school chemistry teachers, including laboratory experimental design and preparation, chemicals and laboratory acquisition and storage, safety in the laboratory, waste disposal,
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Spring – Odd Years
Pre-requisites: CHEM-202 D- AND CHEM-202L D-CHEM-315 Analytical Chemistry I (3)
This course covers topics in quantitative chemical analysis, including statistics, equilibria, gravimetric and volumetric analysis, and electrochemistry.
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Fall
Pre-requisites: CHEM-104C D- AND (MATH-119C D- OR MATH-120C D-)CHEM-315L Analytical Chem I Lab (2)
Laboratory course designed to complement CHEM 315. This course covers gravimetric, volumetric, and electrochemical analysis.
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Fall
Pre-requisites: CHEM-104L D- AND CHEM-315 Y D-CHEM-316L Analytical Chem II Lab (2)
Laboratory course designed to complement CHEM 316. This course covers electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and chromatography.
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Spring
Pre-requisites: CHEM-315L D- AND CHEM-316 Y D-CHEM-316 Analytical Chemistry II (3)
This course covers the quantitative aspects of modern instrumental analysis, including electronics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and chromatography.
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Spring
Pre-requisites: CHEM-315 D-CHEM-365 Physical Chemistry I (3)
The principles of thermodynamics are developed and applied to a study of gases, phase equilibria, and chemical equilibria.
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Fall
Pre-requisites: CHEM-104C C AND (MATH-122C C AND PHYS-132C C) OR (PHYS-122C C AND MATH-122C C AND MATH-221C Y C)CHEM-365L Physical Chemistry I Lab (2)
The semester is devoted to traditional physical chemical experiments, most of which are related to thermodynamics.
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Fall
Pre-requisites: CHEM-365 Y D-CHEM-366 Physical Chemistry II (3)
The semester covers chemical kinetics and quantum chemistry, plus elements of kinetic theory and spectroscopy.
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Pre-requisites: CHEM-365 D-CHEM-366L Physical Chemistry II Lab (2)
The experiments in this course are chosen to illustrate or to apply the principles studied in CHEM 366.
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Pre-requisites: CHEM-365L D- AND CHEM-366 Y D-CHEM-408 Biochemistry I (3)
An introduction to the basic principles of biochemistry. Among the topics covered are: structure and function of proteins; energetics, kinetics, and mechanisms of biochemical reactions; carbohydrates; properties of membranes; and intermediary metabolism, including oxidative phosphorylation.
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Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: CHEM-202 D-CHEM-409 Biochemistry II (3)
A continuation of Biochemistry I. Among the topics covered are:
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a continuation of intermediary metabolism; biosynthesis; integration and hormonal regulation of metabolism; and storage and utilization of genetic information.
Pre-requisites: CHEM-408 D-CHEM-410 Biochemistry Lab (1)
A laboratory course for junior/senior students majoring in chemistry, biology, and/or pursuing a concentration in biochemistry. Designed to provide a modern and complete experience in experimental biochemistry. Important general techniques to be covered are error and statistical analysis of experimental data, spectroscopic methods, electrophoretic techniques, chromatographic separations, and isolation of biological materials. Examples of some selected additional techniques are enzyme kinetics, peptide isolation, and peptide sequencing.
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Fall & Spring
Pre-requisites: CHEM-202 D- AND CHEM-202L D- AND CHEM-408 Y D-CHEM-411 Biochemistry Laboratory II (2)
A laboratory course for junior/senior students majoring in Biochemistry, chemistry, and/or biology. Designed to provide a modern and complete experience in experimental biochemistry and molecular biology. Important general techniques to be covered are error and statistical analysis of experimental data, spectroscopic methods, electrophoretic techniques, and nucleic acid isolations. Examples of some selected additional techniques are PCR, qPCR, restriction digest and DNA sequence analysis.
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Spring
Pre-requisites: (CHEM-408 D- AND CHEM-410 D- AND CHEM-409 Y D-)CHEM-412 Advanced Topics: Chemistry (3)
Advanced topics in chemistry will be covered according to specialty area of faculty.
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Pre-requisites: CHEM-316 D- AND CHEM-366 D-CHEM-414 Pharmaceutics (3)
This introductory course provides students with an overview of the pharmaceutical dosage forms and pharmacokinetics. The course will focus on the physicochemical principles of dosage form design, testing, and manufacturing. The related topics of drug delivery routes will also be discussed. Students will also study the basic pharmacokinetic models to understand the factors influencing drug absorption and disposition in the human body.
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Fall
Pre-requisites: CHEM-365 Y D-CHEM-415 Pharmaceutics II (3)
This course is a continuation of the two-semester series on commonly used pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug delivery systems. In addition, this course examines the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) processes of drugs and the contributing factors. The principles of pharmacokinetic modeling will be discussed extensively to provide the foundation for rational design of dosing regimens for individual patients.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: CHEM-414 D-CHEM-417 Quantum Chemistry (3)
This course serves as an advanced study of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and molecular thermodynamics.
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Pre-requisites: CHEM-366 D- AND MATH-221C D-CHEM-431 Spectroscopic Identificatn (3)
Spectroscopic methods, such as mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (both 1-D and 2-D techniques and multinuclear NMR), are applied to the characterization of substances.
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Fall – Even Years
Pre-requisites: CHEM-202 D- AND CHEM-202L D- AND CHEM-366 D-CHEM-432 Computational Chemistry (3)
In this course mechanisms of organic reactions as well as essential chemical properties of molecules will be explored through computational modeling. The emphasis is on the principles of organic chemistry rather than quantum chemistry. The goal is to show how electronic structure of molecules correlates with their reactivity, molecular and spectroscopic properties. Students will be exposed to modern computational chemistry software and will be able to make an informed choice of computational techniques.
Formerly titled: Advanced Organic Chemistry
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Spring – Even Years
Pre-requisites: CHEM-202 D- AND CHEM-366 D-CHEM-435 Advanced Laboratory I (1)
Devoted to the separation of mixtures and their identification and to the synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds using more advanced procedures than those found in CHEM 201L and 202L.
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Fall – Even Years
Pre-requisites: CHEM-202L D- AND CHEM-431 Y D-CHEM-436 Advanced Laboratory II (1)
At least two-thirds of this course is devoted to the syntheses and characterization of inorganic compounds. For the remainder of the course, the student selects advanced experiments from one or more areas, such as biochemistry, spectroscopy, instrumental methods, polymer chemistry, or inorganic chemistry.
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Spring – Odd Years
Pre-requisites: CHEM-202L D- AND CHEM-441 Y D-CHEM-441 Adv Inorganic Chemistry (3)
This course is concerned primarily with atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, reaction mechanisms, structure and bonding in the solid state, acid-base theory, symmetry and group theory, coordination compounds, and organometallic chemistry.
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Spring – Odd Years
Pre-requisites: CHEM-202 D- AND CHEM-366 Y D-CHEM-449 Seminar Preparation (0)
This course will prepare students for presenting their senior seminar. The course will include discussion of selection of seminar topic, background research, and presentation preparation.
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Fall
Pre-requisites: CHEM-365 Y D-CHEM-450 Seminar (1)
Each student presents a seminar on a current research topic in chemistry.
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Spring
Pre-requisites: CHEM-366 D-CHEM-453 Vaccinology (2)
The goal of this elective course is to focus the student’s general understanding of the immune system towards the biological aspects of vaccination. This course combines didactic presentations and small-group formats, and community outreach to introduce students to the principles of rational vaccine design, development, and pharmaceutical intervention against disease. The focus of the course will emphasize the empirical basis of vaccine design and development, past and current vaccine applications, and developing future pharmaceutical vaccine prospects for medically-relevant pathogens for which there are no effective vaccines. Socioeconomic and ethical implications of vaccines, including the role of vaccination in public health, vaccine economics, and vaccine safety profiles will also be discussed.
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Pre-requisites: BIOL-422 D- AND CHEM-365 D- AND CHEM-414 D-
Restrictions: Including: -Program: BS Chemistry - PharmaceuticalCHEM-454 Drug Delivery (2)
Drug delivery systems can be intelligently designed to enhance new and existing drug therapies. This course builds upon the introductory Pharmaceutics course and covers current topics in drug delivery. Approximately 5 to 7 topics will be covered entirely through case studies. For each topic, the students will first review the advantages and limitations of existing drug delivery system. The students will then perform in-depth analysis on the new delivery system and/or the related manufacturing technologies. Through these case studies, the students will also be exposed to controversial topics on intellectual properties and regulatory strategies.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: BIOL-422 D- AND CHEM-365 D- AND CHEM-414 D-
Restrictions: Including: -Program: BS Chemistry - PharmaceuticalCHEM-456 Pharmaceutical Biotech (2)
Biopharmaceuticals comprised the fastest growing category of drugs in recent years. Present and future research efforts are highly concentrated on these compounds. This course will introduce students to various biotechnology derived drugs and drug products. Students will learn about physicochemical aspects of protein-like compounds and the production, processing, and characterization of these drugs. The unique challenges presented in delivery and pharmacokinetics as well as formulation development of these proteins will be discussed. Some commonly used biotech products will be reviewed. In the end, the issues related to the handling of biopharmaceuticals in the practice setting will be discussed.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: BIOL-422 D- AND CHEM-365 D- AND CHEM-414 D-
Restrictions: Including: -Program: BS Chemistry - PharmaceuticalCHEM-457 Toxins and Poisons (2)
A lecture and group discussion-based course designed to acquaint the student with the science of toxicology. The course will introduce basic toxicological principles and methods and will place special emphasis on the applied fields of toxicology, including forensic and environmental toxicology.
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Pre-requisites: BIOL-422 D- AND CHEM-365 D- AND CHEM-414 D-CHEM-496 Independent Study (1 TO 3)
An opportunity for a student to engage in research or study in an area or topic not regularly covered in the program. Completion of the Independent Study/Tutorial Authorization form is required.
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SpringCHEM-498 Research (.5 TO 4)
Research on an original problem in chemistry is carried out under the direction of a department faculty member. Training in research methods, use of the scientific literature, and evaluation of data are emphasized. A student may register for 1 to 4 credit hours in a given semester. At least once during the course of the project, the student will report orally on his or her work before the department faculty and students. Upon completion of the project, the results will be presented in the form of a written research report. Completion of the Independent Study/Tutorial Authorization form is required.
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Fall, Spring & SummerCHEM-499 Independent Research II (.5 TO 4)
Continued research on an original problem in chemistry is carried out under the direction of a department faculty member after completing CHEM 498. Training in research methods, use of the scientific literature, and evaluation of data are emphasized. A student may register for 0.5-4 credit hours in a given semester. Completion of the independent study/tutorial authorization form is required. This course is only offered as an S/U course.
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Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: CHEM-498 C OR CHEM-498 SCHEM-1017 Man-made Natural Disasters (3)
This course focuses on man-made, natural disasters.
Attributes: LC YLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Freshman -Attribute: New Core 20-21CHEM-1027 Scientists Across History (3)
The course will explore the scientists/inventors/thought leaders of the 20th and 21st century. Their contribution to society, as well as their lives outside of science will be discussed. Additionally, the course will focus on presenting information in several formats. Assignments will include writings, oral presentations, group work, poster presentations and defense of a poster. The overarching goal of the course is to promote discussion in a sage, positive, and persuasive way.
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Fall
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Freshman -Attribute: New Core 20-21CHEM-1037 Forensic Chemistry (3)
This course will focus on forensics. The forensic theme easily presents itself to comprehensive examination of questions and problems. Chemistry plays an important role in criminal investigations starting from the crime scene to the lab, and to the courtroom. Physical evidence must be recognized, collected, and packaged, substances analyzed, and conclusions drawn and supported. This course will focus on crime scene investigation and concepts related to the chemical analysis of physical evidence namely, fingerprints, inks, fibers, drugs of abuse, toxins, and blood. Students will research various chemical methods used to analyze different types of physical evidence. Students will understand the importance of chemical methods in determining the evidential value of crime-scene and related evidence. A set of criminal cases that have been solved using the researched chemical methods will be presented. We will discuss how the physical evidence associated with each of the criminal cases were analyzed, critique the methods and results. By the end of this course, students will gain an appreciation for the central role chemistry plays in solving crimes.
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Fall
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Freshman -Attribute: New Core 20-21CHEM-1077 Chemistry of Love (3)
The course will explore the chemistry behind various types of love and how humans express those types of love.
Both popular culture and historical representations of love will be used. Additionally, the course will focus on
presenting information in several formats. Assignments will include writings, oral presentations, group work, poster
presentations and defense of a poster. The overarching goal of the course is to promote discussion in a safe,
positive, and persuasive way.Typically offered:
Attributes: LC YLIB
Fall
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Freshman -Attribute: New Core 20-21CHEM-1115 Chemical Analytics (3)
This course provides an opportunity to learn and use data collection, processing, and statistical analysis in regards to chemical systems. Students collect data through laboratory experiments, internet searches, and given spreadsheets. Processing is completed using Microsoft Excel and various graphical methods are explored. Additionally, students learn to understand and use the assumptions made when processing data and presenting the results based upon audience.
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Fall & Spring
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Freshman, Sophomore -Attribute: New Core 20-21CHEM-1117 Food Chemometrics (3)
This course provides an opportunity to use statistical analysis tools in the study of food production/growth to appeal to large audiences, while maintaining a natural/organic tag. Additionally, ethical consumption and the politics of food are addressed using data from countries who grow products versus those that consume the products. Different methods of data treatment demonstrate how facts can be presented to “sell” the general public in different directions. Case studies and lab work give the students a realistic, hands-on view of the food industry.
Attributes: DA YLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Freshman, Sophomore -Attribute: New Core 20-21CHEM-1121 Appl of the Phys World (3)
This inquiry-based course will provide students with a broad overview of physics, physical sciences, earth science, and astronomy. A series of inquiry-based real-world scenarios will be presented throughout the course to allow the students to apply the scientific method and analysis of data. Students will have several opportunities to include the use of variables in their data collection and completion of the inquiry-based scenarios. Data analysis will be integrated as part of their main skills and intertwined with the main course concepts of energy, rates of change, and conservation laws and application of these ideas to mechanical devices, everyday events, and the processes that govern the earth and weather.
Attributes: DA YLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: New Core 20-21; Excluding: -Class: Freshman, SophomoreCHEM-1299 Research-based Writing (3)
Students study and practice skills central to academic and professional research through the development of independent, inquiry-based projects. In their projects, student assert, support, and integrate their own positions into scholarly conversation based in research. Students develop competency in the location, evaluation, analysis and documentation of sources that represent a range of different perspectives on important issues.
Attributes: RW YLIB ZRES
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Freshman, Sophomore -Attribute: New Core 20-21CHEM-2201 The Chemistry in CSI (3)
In this course, students will study the role of chemistry in criminal investigations. The course will focus on investigative chemistry through the implementation of an analytical plan that will involve five major organizing steps of approaching a criminal investigation problem consisting of a staged crime scene. Students will assume the role of a forensic chemist and become familiar with the chemical tests that are used in the analysis of physical evidence to aid in identification and analysis of fingerprints, glass, inks, fibers, narcotics (drugs), alcohol, and blood. Students will form two groups, one group of students will play the role of the criminalists working for the defense, and the other group will act as the state (prosecution) crime laboratory. Each team will investigate the staged crime scene via laboratory experimentation of physical evidence, testimonial evidence which should lead them to one or another prime suspect. At the end, the two groups will present a final presentation of the results of the investigation in the form of a mock trial.
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Attributes: CIA YLIB
Spring
Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: New Core 20-21; Excluding: -Class: Freshman, SeniorCHEM-2221 Exploring Chem and Biol (3)
This inquiry-based course is an introductory science course that will focus on observing fundamental phenomena in chemistry and biology. Basic concepts in chemistry and biology will be studied at a conceptual level. Working in groups will be a large component of this course to master the concepts rather than listening passively. The class meetings will include mostly experiential learning by doing lab activities using the constructivist paradigm for teaching and learning.
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Fall
Restrictions: Excluding: -Class: Freshman, SeniorCHEM-2321 Diversity & Anti-Racism (3)
This course is intended to provide awareness about the topics of anti-racism and diversity and how they are intertwined. The intention is to promote a constructive dialogue and a safe environment where we can learn from each other and have a better understanding of people that might have a diverse point of view to promote more equity and inclusion. In addition, students will be able to explore the intersection of the topics of anti-racism and diversity in how they might have affected the chemistry discipline as well as other STEM fields.
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Spring – Even Years
Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: New Core 20-21; Excluding: -Class: Freshman, SeniorCHEM-2417 The Ethical Chemist (3)
The Ethical Chemist is designed for science majors and non-majors who are interested in exploring ethical issues and ethical reasoning in chemistry, and their implications for the profession, for the chemical industry and for the quality of life on the planet.
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Spring
Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: New Core 20-21; Excluding: -Class: Freshman, SeniorCHEM-3990 Advanced Research Writing (3)
In this course, students will develop an inquiry-based project by conducting in-depth research using discipline-specific practices that result in research and writing skills that are transferable. Students will build on critical thinking and writing competencies they have previously acquired to engage topics and ideas in the field. Students will formulate important questions or problems, identify and examine appropriate sources, and use evidence in order to substantiate their own claims. They will acknowledge and address alternative explanations in scholarly conversations and revise their work accordingly. Outcomes of the project will be communicated in both written and oral forms or other media platforms.
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Fall
Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: New Core 20-21; Excluding: -Class: Freshman, Sophomore