This course introduces students to the principles of chemistry. Students will learn atomic theory, stoichiometry, periodicity, chemical bonding, electronic structure of atoms, molecular orbital theory, thermochemistry, gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. CHM 190L Laboratory required. A suitable score on the math placement exam is required. High school chemistry is highly recommended. Fall. (C5)
Lab required; Students having a passing grade in CHM 190 may not register w/o permission of instructor.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
This course introduces students to the principles of chemistry. Students will learn atomic theory, stoichiometry, periodicity, chemical bonding, electronic structure of atoms, molecular orbital theory, thermochemistry, gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. CHM 190L Laboratory required. A suitable score on the math placement exam is required. High school chemistry is highly recommended. Fall. (C5)
Lab required; Students having a passing grade in CHM 190 may not register w/o permission of instructor.
Illustrates lecture topics and helps students develop laboratory skills and techniques. Lab Fee. (C5)
Lab fee $65
Illustrates lecture topics and helps students develop laboratory skills and techniques. Lab Fee. (C5)
Lab fee $65
Illustrates lecture topics and helps students develop laboratory skills and techniques. Lab Fee. (C5)
Lab fee $65
Illustrates lecture topics and helps students develop laboratory skills and techniques. Lab Fee. (C5)
Lab fee $65
Illustrates lecture topics and helps students develop laboratory skills and techniques. Lab Fee. (C5)
Lab fee $65
Illustrates lecture topics and helps students develop laboratory skills and techniques. Lab Fee. (C5)
This course provides an intensive examination of the molecular structure of organic chemical compounds, the relationship of molecular structure to physical properties and the elucidation of structure using spectroscopic methods. Topics include functional groups, modern theories of chemical bonding, isomerism and stereochemistry, and nomenclature of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHM 191. CHM 201L laboratory is required. Fall.
Lab required
This course provides an intensive examination of the molecular structure of organic chemical compounds, the relationship of molecular structure to physical properties and the elucidation of structure using spectroscopic methods. Topics include functional groups, modern theories of chemical bonding, isomerism and stereochemistry, and nomenclature of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHM 191. CHM 201L laboratory is required. Fall.
Lab Required
In this course, students learn and practice fundamental laboratory techniques in organic chemistry. These include essential product isolation, purification, and analysis techniques, including extraction, filtration, distillation, melting point/boiling point measurement, refractive index measurement, polarimetry, thin layer chromatography, column chromatography and gas chromatography. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
In this course, students learn and practice fundamental laboratory techniques in organic chemistry. These include essential product isolation, purification, and analysis techniques, including extraction, filtration, distillation, melting point/boiling point measurement, refractive index measurement, polarimetry, thin layer chromatography, column chromatography and gas chromatography. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
In this course, students learn and practice fundamental laboratory techniques in organic chemistry. These include essential product isolation, purification, and analysis techniques, including extraction, filtration, distillation, melting point/boiling point measurement, refractive index measurement, polarimetry, thin layer chromatography, column chromatography and gas chromatography. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
This course will include the theory and applications of modern instrumental methods in chemistry. Analysis by spectroscopy (AA, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, IR and NMR), chromatography (GC, HPLC, and CE), Mass Spectrometry and other selected methods will be discussed. CHM 301L Laboratory required. Prerequisite: CHM 203 or permission of the instructor. Fall
Lab required
This lab course emphasizes the use of spectroscopic and chromatographic instrumentation in quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
This is an intermediate course in inorganic chemistry. Topics may include atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, ionic crystals, inorganic thermodynamics, metallic properties and bonding, molecular symmetry, acid-base behavior, oxidation and reduction reactions, coordination chemistry, crystal field theory, and ligand field theory. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisites: CHM 190, 191. Offered as needed.
Writing Intensive Course
(Cross-listed with BIO 307) A study of the organic chemistry of the molecular components of cells including proteins, enzymes (kinetics and mechanisms), carbohydrates and lipids. The metabolism of these constituents, including glycolysis, TCA cycle and electron transport, and the energy transformations involved in these pathways will also be discussed. CHM 307L Laboratory is required. Prerequisite: CHM 202. Fall.
Lab required; Crosslisted with BIO 307 X1 Writing Intensive course
Lab Fee. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement.
Lab fee $65; Crosslisted with BIO-307L-L1
Lab Fee. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement.
Lab Fee $65: Crosslisted with BIO-307L-L2
Lab Fee. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement.
Lab Fee $65; Crosslisted with BIO-307L-L3
Lab fee. Cannot be used to replace any required courses within the major or minor. One credit of research is equivalent to a minimum of 3 hours of research per week.
Instructor's signature required; Lab fee $65
Lab fee. Cannot be used to replace any required courses within the major or minor. One credit of research is equivalent to a minimum of 3 hours of research per week.
Instructor's signature required; Lab fee $65
Lab fee. Cannot be used to replace any required courses within the major or minor. One credit of research is equivalent to a minimum of 3 hours of research per week.
Instructor's signature required; Lab fee $65
Lab fee. Cannot be used to replace any required courses within the major or minor. One credit of research is equivalent to a minimum of 3 hours of research per week.
Instructor's signature required; Lab fee $65
This course focuses on the thermodynamics of chemical systems. Topics may include the equations of state, laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mathematical manipulation of thermodynamic functions, single and multiple component phase diagrams, simple mixtures, colligative properties, equilibrium, and electrochemistry. CHM 401L Laboratory required. Prerequisites: CHM 190, 191; MAT 190, 191; PHY 190, 191. Fall of odd years or as needed.
Lab required
This lab course emphasizes experimental and computational techniques in Physical Chemistry. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
(Maximum of 6 credits; typically, 3 taken in one semester and 3 taken in another semester).
Qualified students intending to pursue honors research in chemistry must register for this course during the semester in which they complete their written thesis. Please refer to the Honors Research section of the undergraduate catalog for information on the requirements for honors research. Written permission from department chair required for registration for this course.
Written permission from department chair
Independent Study form required