CHEMISTRY (CHE)




CHE 1101. Introductory Chemistry I/(3).F;S.


A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry
emphasizing modern atomic theory, the structure
and behavior of atoms, the properties and states
of matter, energy relations, periodicity and mole
concepts. Lecture three hours. Corequisite or
prerequisite: CHE 1110. (NUMERICAL DATA) (CORE:
NATURAL SCIENCES)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




CHE 1102. Introductory Chemistry II/(3).F;S.


A study of properties of solutions, acid-base
concepts, equilibria, elementary thermodynamics,
elementary kinetics, electrochemistry. Lecture
three hours. Prerequisites: CHE 1101 and CHE 1110;
corequisite or prerequisite: CHE 1120. (NUMERICAL
DATA) (CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




CHE 1110. Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
I/(1).F;S.


Laboratory experiments to supplement the study of
the topics listed under CHE 1101. Laboratory three
hours. Corequisite or prerequisite: CHE 1101.
(CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES)




CHE 1120. Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
II/(1).F;S.


Laboratory experiments to supplement the study of
the topics listed under CHE 1102. Laboratory three
hours. Corequisite or prerequisite: CHE 1102.
(CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES)




CHE 2101. Fundamentals of Organic
Chemistry/(3).F;S.


A study of the fundamental concepts and basic
physical and chemical properties of the major
classes of the compounds of carbon. Emphasis is
placed upon the importance of these groups in
living systems and in everyday life. Lecture three
hours. Prerequisite: CHE 1102 and CHE 1120;
prerequisite or corequisite: CHE 2203. This course
is not an appropriate prerequisite for CHE 2202.




CHE 2201. Organic Chemistry I/(3).F;S.


First course of a two-semester sequence in organic
chemistry. An in-depth study of structure,
bonding, properties and stereochemistry of carbon
compounds. Introduction to classes of organic
compounds and their nomenclature, reaction
mechanisms and organic synthesis will also be
introduced. Lecture three hours. Prerequisites:
CHE 1102 and CHE 1120; prerequisite or
corequisite: CHE 2203.




CHE 2202. Organic Chemistry II/(3).F;S.


Second course of a two-semester sequence in
organic chemistry. Continuing coverage of the
classes of organic compounds. Detailed coverage of
spectroscopy, carbonyl compounds (aldehydes,
ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives), and
amines. Amino acids, carbohydrates and proteins
will also be introduced. Reaction mechanisms,
organic synthesis and spectroscopy will be
emphasized. Lecture three hours. Prerequisites:
CHE 2201 with a minimum grade of a C- and CHE
2203; corequisite or prerequisite: CHE 2204.




CHE 2203. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I/(1).F;S.


Laboratory practice in the synthesis of organic
compounds and the use of common laboratory
techniques. Laboratory three hours. Prerequisites:
CHE 1102, CHE 1120; corequisite or prerequisite:
CHE 2101 or CHE 2201.




CHE 2204. Organic Chemistry Laboratory II/(1).F;S.


Laboratory practice in synthesis, separations,
practical spectroscopy, and determination of
unknowns. Laboratory three hours. Prerequisite:
CHE 2201 with a minimum grade of a C- and CHE
2203; corequisite or prerequisite: CHE 2202.
(WRITING)




CHE 2210. Quantitative Analysis/(4).F;S.


An introduction to analytical chemistry, including
equilibria, Beer's law, oxidation-reduction
reactions and chromatography; the basic methods of
quantitative analysis are introduced and practiced
with laboratory unknowns. Prerequisite: CHE 1102
and 1120. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours.
(WRITING)




CHE 2500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




CHE 2530-2549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




CHE 3000. Introduction to Chemical
Research/(1).F;S.


An introduction to the techniques and methodology
of chemical research. Topics include survey of the
chemical literature; information retrieval
services; making effective oral presentations, and
ethics and safety in the chemical laboratory. This
course requires formal speaking. Prerequisites:
CHE 2101 or CHE 2202 and CHE 2210. (SPEAKING)




CHE 3301-3302. Physical Chemistry I-II/(3-3).F-S.


Physical Chemistry is built upon four major
theoretical principles; thermodynamics, kinetics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics.
Physical Chemistry I covers an introduction to
thermodynamics and kinetics. Physical Chemistry II
covers an introduction to quantum mechanics and
statistical mechanics. Prerequisites: CHE 2210,
MAT 1120, and a year of physics. Lecture three
hours. (COMPUTER)




CHE 3303-3304. Physical Chemistry
Laboratory/(1-1).F-S. 


Experimental investigations which supplement the
study of the topics in physical chemistry.
Applications of computer techniques for data
reduction and manipulation will be introduced and
utilized. 3301 is corequisite or prerequisite for
3303 and 3302 is corequisite or prerequisite for
3304. (WRITING)




CHE 3404. Inorganic Chemistry/(3).S.


The fundamentals of atomic theory and valence
bond, ligand field and molecular orbital theories
for interpretation of chemical bonding are
considered in detail. Applications of these
theories to the magnetic and spectral properties,
structure, stability, and reaction mechanisms of
inorganic compounds are examined, with emphasis on
the transition metals. Symmetry and group theory
are used to describe the fundamentals of X-ray
crystallography. The role of metal atoms in
organometallic and bioinorganic molecular systems
is considered. Prerequisite: CHE 3301. Lecture
three hours.




CHE 3405. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory/(1).S.


Experimental investigations which supplement the
study of inorganic chemistry, involving reactions
in inert atmospheres, vacuum systems and hot
tubes. Corequisite or prerequisite: CHE 3404.
Laboratory three hours.




CHE 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




CHE 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Grading
will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis
only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May
be repeated for a total credit of three semester
hours. Required of all chemistry majors (B.S.)
seeking secondary science licensure in chemistry.




CHE 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




CHE 4000. Chemistry Seminar/(1).F;S.


The presentation and discussion of current
chemical topics. Oral and written reports are
required. Prerequisite: CHE 3000. (SPEAKING)




CHE 4400. Senior Research/(1).F;S.


A laboratory research project under the
supervision of a faculty member. An oral report of
the work in progress will be made at the regular
seminar and a written report of the results is to
be submitted to the chemistry faculty upon
completion. Laboratory 4 hours (minimum).
Prerequisite: CHE 3405 and 4000 or permission of
instructor. May be repeated once for credit.
(SPEAKING)




CHE 4510. Chemistry Honors Thesis/(1).F;S.


Independent study and research for an honors
thesis directed by a faculty member of the A.R.
Smith Department of Chemistry. Prerequisite:
completion of seven honors credit hours in
chemistry (including CHE 4000 with honors) and a
minimum grade point average of 3.45 overall and in
chemistry. All honors students must earn credit in
this course in two different semesters. To
complete the honors thesis requirements, a written
thesis must be submitted to and approved by the
Department of Chemistry Honors Committee.




CHE 4560. Instrumental Methods of Analysis/(4).F.


A study of some of the modern instrumental methods
of analysis including electrochemistry, atomic and
molecular spectroscopy, magnetic resonance
spectrometry, mass spectrometry and gas
chromatography. Prerequisite: CHE 3301. Lecture
three hours, laboratory three hours. (WRITING)
[Dual-listed with CHE 5560.]




CHE 4580. Biochemistry I/(3).F;S.


This course covers the properties of amino acids,
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids
and presents a brief introduction to enzymology.
Major emphasis is on the chemistry of biological
compounds. An introduction to intermediary
metabolism is also presented. Prerequisite: CHE
2101 or CHE 2202. Lecture three hours.
[Dual-listed with CHE 5580.]




CHE 4581. Biochemistry I Laboratory/(1).F;S.


Experimental investigations which supplement the
study of the topics in biochemistry. Prerequisite:
CHE 2203 (or equivalent); co- or prerequisite: CHE
4580 or 5580 (or equivalent). Laboratory three
hours. (WRITING) [Dual-listed with CHE 5581.]




CHE 4582. Biochemistry II/(3).S.


This course will cover the intermediary metabolism
of amino acids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and
lipids. Metabolic pathways and their associated
enzymes are emphasized. Prerequisite: CHE 4580
with CHE 3301 recommended but not required.
Lecture three hours. [Dual-listed with CHE 5582.]




CHE 4590. Spectral Interpretations/(2).F.


A study of the use of spectral data for the
identification of organic compounds. Techniques
will include UV, IR, NMR, MS, ORD and CD in the
identification process. Prerequisite: CHE 2202 and
2204. Lecture two hours.




CHE 4595. NMR Spectroscopy/(2).S.


The lecture portion of the course will cover basic
nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy theory and
practice, with particular attention given to the
instrumentation available in the department. The
laboratory portion of the course will focus on
learning to utilize the NMR instrumentation
available in the department. Prerequisite: CHE
4560 or 4590. Lecture one hour, laboratory three
hours.




CHE 4600. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.


An opportunity to study a special topic or
combination of topics not otherwise provided for
in the chemistry curriculum. May be repeated for
credit when content does not duplicate.
Prerequisite: Upper-division status or
departmental permission.




CHE 4610. History of Chemistry/(3).S.


A study of the development of chemistry as a
science with emphasis on the development of basic
concepts, ideas and theories. Prerequisite: a year
of introductory chemistry. Lecture three hours.




CHE 4620. Environmental Chemistry/(4).S.


A capstone course for students pursuing a
concentration in Environmental Chemistry, this
course will focus the wide diversity of subject
matter required by this major. The course will
involve discussions and applications of air, water
and soil chemistry while giving the student an
appreciation of the scientific, legal, political
and economic issues inherent in Environmental
Chemistry. Prerequisites: CHE 3301, CHE 4560, STT
2810. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.