• CHEM 2811

    Principles of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory (Accelerated)
     Rating

    4.06

     Difficulty

    3.83

     GPA

    3.38

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Further development of the laboratory skills acquired in CHEM 1821, for the organic synthesis (including multistep synthesis) of compounds such as esters, amides, peptides, polymers, organometallics. Extensive hands-on experience using spectroscopic (NMR, IR, UV) and chromatographic methods for the characterization of organic compounds. One hour lab lecture and four hours laboratory meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1821. CHEM 2810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2811.

  • CHEM 3410

    Physical Chemistry - Quantum Theory
     Rating

    2.73

     Difficulty

    3.89

     GPA

    3.10

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; biochemical transport; and statistical mechanics.Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or 1810; MATH 1220 or 1320; and PHYS 2020, 2620, or 2415. CHEM 3811 (if required for degree program) may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 3410. Discussion is optional.

  • CHEM 3559

    New Course in Chemistry
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.70

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    New course in the subject of chemistry.

  • CHEM 3721

    Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
     Rating

    2.58

     Difficulty

    2.25

     GPA

    3.39

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This lecture/laboratory course covers basic analytical chemistry instrumentation including chromatography, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Lecture content will include theory and application of chemical instrumentation. The laboratory component will emphasize obtaining and interpreting quantitative data and designing experiments through project-based labs. 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours.Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811

  • CHEM 3811

    Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
     Rating

    2.18

     Difficulty

    3.89

     GPA

    3.24

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. One hour lab lecture and four hour lab meet weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 3410 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 3811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3811.

  • CHEM 3951

    Undergraduate Research I
     Rating

    3.61

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduces the methods of research that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Students can conduct their research within the Dept of Chemistry or in a related science with approval. Under the supervision of faculty but may work closely with a Post-Doc or graduate student.

  • CHEM 3961

    Undergraduate Research II
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Student continues to build on their knowledge of the methods of research including the use of research literature and instruction in more advanced experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Students can conduct their research within the Dept of Chemistry or in a related science with approval. Under the supervision of faculty but may work closely with a Post-Doc or graduate student.

  • CHEM 4090

    Analytical Chemistry
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    3.43

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Study of the utilization of modern analytical instrumentation for chemical analysis. Includes emission and mass spectrometry, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared absorption spectroscopy, atomic absorption, electrical methods of analysis, chromatography, neutron activation analysis, and X-ray methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1620 or CHEM 1810

  • CHEM 4320

    Inorganic Chemistry
     Rating

    2.02

     Difficulty

    3.86

     GPA

    3.23

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Unified treatment of the chemistry of the important classes of inorganic compounds and their reactions, with emphasis on underlying principles of molecular structure, symmetry, and bonding theory, including molecular orbital descriptions and reactivity. Prerequisite; CHEM 1420.

  • CHEM 4410

    Biological Chemistry I
     Rating

    3.01

     Difficulty

    4.23

     GPA

    3.26

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved. Topics include a description of the key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Prerequisite: CHEM 2420