CHMY - Chemistry

CHMY 102CS Applying Chemistry to Society: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

An introduction to contemporary chemistry in the contextual framework of current issues including the effect of human impact on the air, water, and earth. This course will examine the scientific basis for current scientific and societal issues such as depletion of the ozone layer, water pollution, acid rain, genetic engineering and nuclear fission among other issues. Topics will be addressed from a scientific viewpoint to develop knowledge and understanding of the chemical concepts that underlie these contemporary issues. The goal is to inform non-science majors of chemical and scientific issues in order to help them to become well-informed, inquiring citizens.

CHMY 121IN Introduction to General Chemistry: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: C- or above in M 090 or placement in a Math Level 3 via MPLEX/ACT/SAT (ACT 23 or SAT 570). Introductory general chemistry covering measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Common hour exams. This is a 3 part course, you must register for CHMY 121IN lecture and recitation and CHMY 122IN which is lab

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Demonstrate the ability to work with laboratory equipment, apparatus, and chemicals in a safe and effective manner.
Demonstrate ability to collect data, perform appropriate calculations, and apply the scientific method to experimental situations.
Apply the factor label method for the conversion of units, and be able to record and round measurements to the correct number of significant figures.
Describe the basic properties of matter, including classification and physical states.
Write the electronic configuration of atoms and ions, and will apply the electronic structure of atoms and ions to the periodic table; Identify and differentiate between ionic and covalent bonding.
Name simple inorganic compounds and predict their formulas from their names.
Draw Lewis structures of compounds and predict molecular geometry from the Lewis structures
Balance chemical equations, and perform basic stoichiometric calculations involving chemical equations
Apply the gas laws to substances in the gaseous state.
Predict types of reactions from, and apply concentration units to, chemical solutions
Describe chemical kinetics, and apply Le’Chatlier’s principle to systems in chemical equilibrium.
Perform pH calculations, define and predict the pH of buffers, and demonstrate knowledge of acid/base theory.
Demonstrate knowledge of the application of chemistry to various aspects of their lives.

CHMY 122IN Introduction to General Chemistry Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

The lab to accompany CHMY 121IN. This lab is required to enroll in CHMY 121IN lecture.

CHMY 123 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121IN and CHMY 122IN or CHMY 143 and CHMY 144. (F, Sp, Su) CO-REQUISITE: CHMY 124. An introduction into functional group organic chemistry and reactivity, and important biochemical structures, concepts, and processes. The laboratory is closely integrated with lecture coverage. This course runs concurrent with CHMY 124. Both courses are required to be taken during the same semester

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Ability to relate intermolecular forces of organic compounds to physical properties in the context of melting point, boiling point, density, and aqueous solubility.
Mastery of the systematic nomenclature for basic organic compounds.
Knowledge of the predominant intermolecular interactions that define the structure and function of different classes of macromolecules.
Basic understanding of the behavior of amphipathic molecules in aqueous solutions and its importance in directing the structure and function of macromolecules.
Conceptual knowledge of the ionization of functional groups in macromolecules with specific emphasis on amino acids, proteins, and buffered systems.
Fundamental understanding of the key biochemical mechanisms of information pathways (replication, transcription, and translation).
Ability to differentiate thermodynamics and kinetics as it pertains to enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
Basic understanding of the factors that are used to describe and affect enzyme activity.
Understanding the role of oxidation-reduction reactions in metabolism.
Ability to identify and categorize key energy requiring and energy yielding steps in metabolism.
Fundamental understanding of the manner in which the oxidation of organic substrates is coupled to the production of chemical energy.

CHMY 124 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121, CHMY 122 or CHMY 143, CHMY 144 CO-REQUISITES: Runs concurrent with CHMY 123. The is the lab to accompany CHMY 123. It is required for registration in CHMY 123.T his course runs concurrent with CHMY 123. Both courses are required to be taken during the same semester

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Ability to relate intermolecular forces of organic compounds to physical properties in the context of melting point, boiling point, density, and aqueous solubility.
Mastery of the systematic nomenclature for basic organic compounds.
Knowledge of the predominant intermolecular interactions that define the structure and function of different classes of macromolecules.
Basic understanding of the behavior of amphipathic molecules in aqueous solutions and its importance in directing the structure and function of macromolecules
Conceptual knowledge of the ionization of functional groups in macromolecules with specific emphasis on amino acids, proteins, and buffered systems.
Fundamental understanding of the key biochemical mechanisms of information pathways (replication, transcription, and translation)
Ability to differentiate thermodynamics and kinetics as it pertains to enzyme catalyzed reactions.
Basic understanding of the factors that are used to describe and affect enzyme activity.
Understanding the role of oxidation-reduction reactions in metabolism.
Ability to identify and categorize key energy requiring and energy yielding steps in metabolism.
Fundamental understanding of the manner in which the oxidation of organic substrates is coupled to the production of chemical energy.

CHMY 141 College Chemistry I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: C- or above in M 121Q or placement in a Math Level 4 (ACT 25 or SAT 600). CO-REQUISITE: Runs concurrent with CHMY 142 lab The first of a two-semester course sequence about the general principles of modern chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, the periodic table, equilibria, chemical reactivity, and kinetics. It is recommended that students registering for this course have taken high school chemistry. Common Hour Exams. CHMY 142 is required to enroll in CHMY 141

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Explain the intermolecular attractive forces that determine the properties of the states of matter and phase behavior.
Explain colligative properties and their use in determining characteristics of solutions
Explain colligative properties and their use in determining characteristics of solutions
Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, catalysts, nature of reactants, and temperature.
Explain reaction mechanisms and how they relate to rate laws;
5. Determine whether equilibrium has been established and calculate equilibrium concentrations/pressures.
Demonstrate appropriate use of LeChatelieras principle to predict the effects of concentration, temperature, and pressure changes on equilibrium mixtures
Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems and perform calculations involving pH and buffer systems.
Explain the principles of, and perform calculations with, the thermodynamic functions of enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
Balance oxidation/reduction reactions in acidic and basic solution.
Explain the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells.
Determine standard and non-standard cell potentials.
Learn how to safely and effectively work with chemicals and laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Gather empirical data and analyze.

CHMY 142 College Chemistry I Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

The lab to accompany CHMY 141. Your must enroll in this class to enroll in CHMY 141.

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Explain the intermolecular attractive forces that determine the properties of the states of matter and phase behavior.
Explain colligative properties and their use in determining characteristics of solutions.
Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, catalysts, nature of reactants, and temperature.
Explain reaction mechanisms and how they relate to rate laws.
Determine whether equilibrium has been established and calculate equilibrium concentrations/pressures.
Demonstrate appropriate use of LeChatelierae's principle to predict the effects of concentration, temperature, and pressure changes on equilibrium mixtures.
Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems and perform calculations involving pH and buffer systems.
Explain the principles of, and perform calculations with, the thermodynamic functions of enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
Balance oxidation/reduction reactions in acidic and basic solution.
Explain the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells.
Determine standard and non-standard cell potentials.
Learn how to safely and effectively work with chemicals and laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Gather empirical data and analyze.

CHMY 143 College Chemistry II: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 141 and CHMY 142 or CHMY 151 and CHMY 152. (F, Sp, Su) CO-REQUISITE: Runs concurrent with CHMY 144 lab The second semester of the two-semester general chemistry sequence. Topics covered during this semester include properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, aqueous equilibria, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Common Hour Exams. Enrollment in CHMY 144 is required to enroll in CHMY 143

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Explain the intermolecular attractive forces that determine the properties of the states of matter and phase behavior.
Explain colligative properties and their use in determining characteristics of solutions
Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, catalysts, nature of reactants, and temperature.
Explain reaction mechanisms and how they relate to rate laws
Determine whether equilibrium has been established and calculate equilibrium concentrations/pressures.
Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems and perform calculations involving pH and buffer systems.
Explain the principles of, and perform calculations with, the thermodynamic functions of enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
Balance oxidation/reduction reactions in acidic and basic solution.
Explain the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells.
Learn how to safely and effectively work with chemicals and laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Gather empirical data and analyze.

CHMY 144 College Chemistry II Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 141 and CHMY 142 or CHMY 151 and CHMY 152. (F, Sp, Su) The lab to accompany CHMY 143. You must register for this course in order to register for CHMY 143

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Explain the intermolecular attractive forces that determine the properties of the states of matter and phase behavior.
Explain colligative properties and their use in determining characteristics of solutions.
Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, catalysts, nature of reactants, and temperature.
Explain reaction mechanisms and how they relate to rate laws.
Demonstrate appropriate use of LeChatelier's principle to predict the effects of concentration, temperature, and pressure changes on equilibrium mixtures.
Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems and perform calculations involving pH and buffer systems.
Explain the principles of, and perform calculations with, the thermodynamic functions of enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
Balance oxidation/reduction reactions in acidic and basic solution.
Explain the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells.
Determine standard and non-standard cell potentials.
Learn how to safely and effectively work with chemicals and laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Gather empirical data and analyze.
Determine whether equilibrium has been established and calculate equilibrium concentrations/pressures.

CHMY 151 Honors College Chemistry I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Placement in a level 5 Math. Recommended that students registering for this course either have taken calculus or are concurrently enrolled. Also recommended that students registering in this course have taken high school chemistry and/or physics, preferably AP Chemistry and/or Physics. CO-REQUISITE: Runs concurrent with CHMY 152 lab Topic coverage parallels CHMY 141, with emphasis on critical and analytical thought and with a greater reliance on math skills. Enrollment in CHMY 152 is required for registration in CHMY 151

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The relationship between the electronic configurations of atoms and molecules and their chemical properties and understand basic principles in the fields of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.
Theories of chemical bonding and principles that determine the structure of molecules.
Macroscopic and microscopic properties of the different phases of matter and how the various intermolecular forces affect those properties.
The energies involved in chemical reactions and how the three laws of thermodynamics are used to solve chemical problems.

CHMY 152 Honors College Chemistry I Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

The lab to accompany CHMY 151. Enrollment in CHMY 151 is required to enroll in CHMY 152.

CHMY 153 Honors College Chemistry II: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: A grade better than a C in CHMY 141 or CHMY 151. CO-REQUISITE: Runs concurrent with CHMY 154 lab Topic coverage parallels CHMY 143, with emphasis on critical and analytical thought and with a greater reliance on math skills. Enrollment in CHMY 154 is required to enroll in CHMY 153

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Ability to utilize the concept of physical equilibrium to explain the behavior of liquids.
Understanding of chemical equilibrium and its application to acid/base chemistry, solubility, and electrochemistry.<
Understanding of chemical kinetics, ability to solve quantitative problems in chemical kinetics, and understanding of the relationship between kinetics and mechanism.
Ability to balance nuclear reactions and carry out calculations of energy changes associated with these reactions.
Understanding of the nature of the coordinate covalent bond, the most common geometric structures of coordination compounds, and the splitting of d-orbitals in these common geometries.

CHMY 154 Honors College Chemistry II Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

The lab to accompany CHMY 153. You must be enrolled in CHMY 153 to register for CHMY 154.

CHMY 194 Seminar/Workshop: 1 Credits (1 Other)

For the new student. Integration into the department and campus community. Scientific communication and chemical literature searching skills. Cross-listed with BCH 194.

CHMY 211 Elements of Organic Chemistry: 4 Credits (4 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121IN and CHMY 122IN, or CHMY 143 and 144, or CHMY 153 and CHMY 154. CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in CHMY 212 A one-semester introduction to organic chemistry that covers all of the major topics of organic chemistry, but not in the same depth as the two-semester course. Topics include bonding, three-dimensional structure, nomenclature, isomers and spectroscopoy (IR and NMR) as well as the reactivity of alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, arenes, alcohols, ethers, amines, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives. Concurrent enrollment in CHMY 212 is required. You must be enrolled in both courses in the same semester

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Deepen their understanding of covalent and non-covalent bonding.
Gain a deeper understanding of the structure and three-dimensional shape of organic compounds including the concepts of conformational analysis, stereochemistry and isomeric relationships.
Master the identification and naming the key functional groups in organic chemistry.
Know the relationship between structure and reactivity and be able to apply various reactions in new contexts.
Be able to interpret spectral data from IR and NMR.

CHMY 212 Elements of Organic Chemistry Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121IN and CHMY 122IN, or CHMY 143 and 144, or CHMY 153 and CHMY 154. The lab to accompany CHMY 211. Concurrent enrollment in CHMY 212 is required for enrollment in CHMY 211. You must register for both courses in the same semester

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Master the safety protocols and procedures for an organic chemistry laboratory.
Master practical organic chemistry laboratory techniques that complement concepts learned in CHMY 211.

CHMY 290R Undergraduate Research: 1-6 Credits (1-6 Other)

Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a written work or other creative project. Course will address responsible conduct of research. May be repeated.
Repeatable up to 99 credits.

CHMY 291 Special Topics: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Other)

PREREQUISITE: None required, but some may be determined necessary by each offering department. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

CHMY 292 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

CHMY 294 Seminar/Workshop: 1 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 194 or BCH 194. Introduces students to faculty research and departmental research faciliites with the goal of assisting students in the process of joining a research group. Issues related to becoming engaged in research including how to keep a research notebook, lab safety, ethics, etc. are also considered. Cross-listed with BCH 294

CHMY 311 Fundamental Analytical Chem: 4 Credits (3 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 and CHMY 144 or CHMY 153 and CHMY 154. Introduction to wet analytical chemistry with an emphasis on theory and applications of data statistics, the systematic treatment of equilibria, acid-base chemistry, redox equilibria, complexometric equilibria, titrations, Beer's law, and chromatography. In addition, critical quantitative lab experiments will enhance practical lab skills

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Demonstrate confidence in their ability to obtain high-quality, reproducible, analytical data.
Demonstrate the the acquisition of a solid foundation in the chemical principles that are particularly important to the discipline of analytical chemistry, for example.
Explain aqueous equilibria, including solubility, acid-base, and complexation chemistry and can apply systematic approaches to calculate the equilibrium concentrations of relevant chemicals in aqueous media.
Judge the accuracy and precision of experimental data and can show how these judgments may be honed by the application of statistical methods.
Discuss a wide range of techniques that are useful in modern analytical chemistry, some of which will be supplemented through hands on experience in the laboratory portion of the course.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to solve analytical problems in a quantitative manner, particularly with the aid of computer-based spreadsheet tools that are commonly available.

CHMY 321 Organic Chemistry I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 and CHMY 144 or CHMY 153 and CHMY 154. (F, Sp) CO-REQUISITE: CHMY 322 The first of a two-semester professional sequence in organic chemistry. Topics include in-depth coverage of conformational analysis, stereochemistry, acid/base chemistry, nomenclature and reactivity of and reactions mechanism for organic compounds including radical reactions of alkanes and the reactivity of alkyl halides, alkenes and alkynes. Registration in CHMY 322 is required to enroll in CHMY 321

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Explain chemical bonding and the three dimensional structures of organic compounds and relate these characteristics to chemical reactivity and physical properties
Explain acid/base chemistry and chemical equilibria as they relate to organic molecules
Explain the IUPAC rules for the nomenclature of organic compounds including: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cyloalkanes, alcohols
Analyze rotamers and conformers or organic molecules and discuss their relative energies
Begin to recognize key functional groups and have an understanding of their chemical and physical properties
Explain stereochemistry and be able to identify, enantiomers, diastereomers, mesocompounds, pro-chiral centers, alkene isomerism
Grasp introductory level mechanisms of organic reactions
Explain the concept of resonance and its effects on chemical reactivity and reaction outcomes
Organize compounds in terms of their relative chemical and physical properties including stability and reactivity
Identify periodic trends in structure and reactivity.

CHMY 322 Organic Chemistry I Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 and CHMY 144 or CHMY 153 and CHMY 154. (F, Sp, Su) The lab to accompany CHMY 321. Concurrent enrollment in CHMY 321 is required to enroll in CHMY 322. You must register for both courses in the same semester

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Demonstrate the safety protocols and procedures for an organic chemistry laboratory
Demonstrate practical organic chemistry laboratory techniques that complement concepts learned in CHMY 321
Demonstrate introductory problem solving skills that complement concepts learned in CHMY 321
Demonstrate report writing and record-keeping in a laboratory setting.

CHMY 323 Organic Chemistry II: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 321 and CHMY 322 or CHMY 331 and CHMY 332. (F, Sp) CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in CHMY 324 The second semester of the two-semester professional sequence in organic chemistry. Topics include the characterization of organic compounds by Mass Spectrometry as well as IR and NMR spectroscopy. Reactions, including mechanisms, of alcohols, ethers, amines, arenes, aldehydes, ketones, enolates, carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives are covered in depth. Concurrent enrollment in CHMY 324 is required to enroll in CHMY 323. You must be enrolled in both courses in the same semester

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Explain chemical bonding and the three dimensional structures of organic compounds and relate these characteristics to chemical reactivity and physical properties, especially of more advanced functional groups such as carbonyl compounds
Apply acid/base chemistry and chemical equilibria as they relate to the reactivity of organic molecules
Explain the IUPAC rules for the nomenclature of organic compounds including: alcohols, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines
Recognize key functional groups and have an understanding of their chemical and physical properties
Explain the mechanisms of fundamental organic reactions
Explain the concept of resonance and its effects on chemical reactivity and reaction outcomes
Organize compounds in terms of their relative chemical and physical properties including stability and reactivity
Explain the relationship of spectroscopic data (such as NMR) to structure.

CHMY 324 Organic Chemistry II Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 321 and CHMY 322 or CHMY 331 and CHMY 332. The lab to accompany CHMY 323. Enrollment in CHMY 323 is required to enroll in CHMY 324. You must enroll in both courses in the same semester

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Master the safety protocols and procedures for an organic chemistry laboratory
Master practical organic chemistry laboratory techniques that complement concepts learned in CHMY 323
Master introductory problem solving skills that complement concepts learned in CHMY 323
Gain an understanding of report writing and record-keeping in a laboratory setting.

CHMY 331 Honors Organic Chemistry I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 151 and CHMY 152, and CHMY 153 and CHMY 154, or consent of instructor. CHMY 331 is the first of a two-semester honors sequence in organic chemistry. Topic coverage parallels CHMY 321, but at an accelerated pace with in-depth coverage of physical organic chemistry, stereochemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, spectroscopy, and nomenclature

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Upon completing this course, a student will be able to:

1. Explain structure and bonding for elementary organic compounds;
2. Master the basic principles governing the chemical reactivity of organic compounds;
3. Synthesize the concepts of reactivity, structure, bonding, and stereochemistry in order to predict the outcomes of simple organic reactions;

4. Develop critical thinking skills in the context of organic chemistry.

CHMY 332 Honors Organic Chemistry I Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 and 144 or CHMY 153 and CHMY 154. The lab to accompany CHMY 331. Enrollment in CHMY 331 is required to enroll in CHMY 332

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Master the safety protocols and procedures for an organic chemistry laboratory.
Master practical organic chemistry laboratory techniques that complement concepts learned in CHMY 331.
Master introductory problem solving skills that complement concepts learned in CHMY 331
Demonstrate an understanding of report writing and record-keeping in a laboratory setting.

CHMY 333 Honors Organic Chemistry II: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: A grade of better than a C in CHMY 331 and CHMY 332 or consent of instructor. CO-REQUISITE: CHMY 334 CHMY 333 is the second semester of the two-semester honors sequence in organic chemistry. Topic coverage parallels CHMY 323, with more in-depth coverage of mechanisms and more emphasis on retrosynthetic analysis and on solving multi step synthesis problems. Enrollment in CHMY 334 is required to enroll in CHMY 333

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An understanding of the properties and reactivities of organic molecules and functional groups.
Practice with practical laboratory techniques and a fundamental understanding of characterization methods.
An understanding of the relationship of spectroscopic data (such as NMR) to structure
An understanding of retrosynthetic disconnections as a means for synthesis planning
An understanding of fundamentals of multistep synthesis.
Developed critical thinking skills in the context of organic chemistry

CHMY 334 Honors Organic Chemistry II Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 and CHMY 144 or CHMY 153 and CHMY 154. The lab to accompany CHMY 333. Enrollment in CHMY 333 is required to enroll in CHMY 334

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Master the safety protocols and procedures for an organic chemistry laboratory;

Master practical organic chemistry laboratory techniques that complement concepts learned in CHMY 323;

Master introductory problem solving skills that complement concepts learned in CHMY 323;

Gain an understanding of report writing and record-keeping in a laboratory setting.

CHMY 340 Environmental Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 211 and CHMY 212 CHMY 321 and CHMY 322 or CHMY 331 and CHMY 332. (Sp) This course will provide students with a fundamental understanding of environmental chemistry appropriate for a mid-level undergraduate science major, and serve as a necessary introduction for students interested in applying chemistry to understanding and solving environmental and sustainability issues. Because this is a large and complex field, the material will be introductory in nature. However, each student will be required to do one independent project, either a paper or class presentation, on a topic of their choice. This will allow them, through directed self-study, to go into greater detail on a topic interest to them. Potential topic suggestions are provided at the end of the syllabus, but the students will be free to choose issues outside this list. Rather than in class exams, we will instead assign a regular series of challenging problem sets that required students to integrate multiple concepts, or multiple pieces of information. Assigned reading, especially literature outside the adopted text book, will also be the subject of in class discussion, and participation will be emphasized. A series of discussion questions will be included in advance so that the students can arrive prepared for discussion. Ultimately, this course offers the opportunity for students to add depth to their training in chemistry relevant to environmental science, and expand their knowledge of fundamental aspects of environmental chemistry of interest to them. Additionally, the course will enhance further development of written and oral communication skills and provide students an opportunity to gain leadership experience and group discussion skills. Optional excursions and in class learning will combine to elevate students’ confidence in their professional development and their ability to speak on environmental issues from an informed chemical perspective, regardless of their position on individual environmental issues

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Identify the the range and chemistries of compounds in the atmosphere, hydrosphere and soils.
Apply knowledge of the fates and effects of these compounds upon the environment.
Extrapolate the role of chemistry in environmental science.
Provide examples and applications of chemistry in measurement and problem solving in environmental studies.
Apply chemical methods employed for environmental problem solving.
Demonstrate scientific methods employed in environmental chemistry.
Articulate effectively in the discussion of chemistry in environmental issues.

CHMY 361 Elements of Physical Chemistry: 4 Credits (4 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 211 and CHMY 212, or CHMY 321 and CHMY 322, or CHMY 321 and CHMY 322, or CHMY 333 and CHMY 334, M 161Q or M 172, and PHSX 207. A physical chemistry course directed toward the life sciences, health professions, and agricultural sciences

CHMY 362 Elements of Physical Chemistry Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

COREQUISITE: CHMY 361 can be a prerequisite or co-requisite. The laboratory to accompany CHMY 361

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Students who successfully complete CHMY 362 Elements of Physical Chemistry Laboratory will have:
1. Ability to make quantitative measurements of UV-visible absorption and fluorescence spectra, and to write reports that reflect a personal understanding what was observed in terms of the underlying principles.
2. Ability to make calorimetric measurements of a process as function of temperature, and to determine the enthalpy, entropy, and free energy changes associated with that process.
3. Be able to make measurements of the electrochemical reduction potentials for chemical reactions and to interpret the results of the measurements in terms of free energy changes.
4. Measure the rate and rate law of a chemical reaction as a function of temperature, and determine the Arrhenius activation energy from the data.
5. For all of the above, be able to extract the digitized information from the instruments used into a spreadsheet, make appropriate analysis, including assessment of variance and experimental error.

CHMY 371 Physical Chemistry-Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 and CHMY 144, or CHMY 153 and CHMY 154, M 172 or M 182, and PHSX 222
COREQUISITE: M 273. The first semester of a two-course sequence for science and engineering majors on quantum chemistry, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, classical thermodynamics and kinetics
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CHMY 372 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 and CHMY 144, or CHMY 153 and CHMY 154, M 172 or M 182, and PHSX 222
COREQUISITE: M 273. Laboratory to accompany CHMY 371. Fundamental experiments in thermodynamics and kinetics
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Students who successfully complete CHMY 372 Physical Chemistry Lab I will have:
1. Ability to make quantitative measurements of UV-visible absorption and fluorescence spectra, and to write reports that reflect a personal understanding what was observed in terms of the underlying quantum mechanical principles relating to electrons as "particles in a box". This will also include an understanding of Franck-Condon factors in governing spectra shapes.
2. Ability to make quantitative measurements of infrared spectra of simple molecules in the gas phase, and to write reports that reflect a personal understanding what was observed in terms of the underlying quantum principles governing vibrational and rotational wavefunctions
3. For all of the above, be able to extract the digitized information from the instruments used into a spreadsheet, make appropriate analysis, including assessment of variance and experimental error.
4. Be able to perform ab initio quantum mechanical calculations using a program such as Gaussian, and to be able to interpret the output in the context of relation to experimental measurements made in this laboratory.

CHMY 373 Physical Chemistry - Kinetics and Thermodynamics: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 or CHMY 153 and M 172 and PHSX 222. The second semester of a two-course physical chemistry sequence for science/engineering majors. Students should take both semesters of the sequence -

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determine states of nature using at least three gas laws: the ideal gas law, the van der Waals equation, and the hard sphere equation
quantify energy flows using the First Law of Thermodynamics
perform Legendre transformation on a continuous function to change its natural variables
quantify changes in entropy using the Second Law of Thermodynamics
quantify absolute entropy using the Boltzmann epitaph equation and/or the Third Law of Thermodynamics
determine the order of simple chemical reactions when presented with kinetic data

CHMY 374 Physical Chemistry Lab II: 2 Credits (1 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 371. The advanced laboratory to accompany CHMY 373. In-depth experiments and data analysis. Required of all chemistry majors who take CHMY 373. While required for the Professional Option, CHMY 372 is not required as a prerequisite for CHMY 374

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Students who successfully complete CHMY 374 Physical Chemistry Lab II will
have:
1. Ability to make quantitative measurements of UV-visible absorption and fluorescence spectra, and to write reports that reflect a personal understanding what was observed in terms of the underlying quantum mechanical principles relating to initial and final or . This will also include an advanced understanding of Franck-Condon factors and solvent effects in governing spectral shapes.
2. Ability to make quantitative measurements of infrared and Raman spectra of polyatomic molecules in the gas phase, and to write reports that reflect a personal understanding what was observed in terms of the underlying quantum principles governing vibrational and rotational wavefunctions, with emphasis on normal modes of vibration.
3. Ability to make calorimetric measurements of a process as function of temperature, and to determine the enthalpy, entropy, and free energy changes associated with that process.
4. Be able to make measurements of the electrochemical reduction potentials for chemical reactions and to interpret the results of the measurements in terms of free energy changes.
5. Measure the rate and rate law of a chemical reaction as a function of temperature, and determine the Arrhenius activation energy from the data.
6. Make measurements of the rate of fast photophysical processes for molecules using a pulsed
laser.
7. For all of the above, be able to extract the digitized information from the instruments used into a spreadsheet, make appropriate analysis, including assessment of variance and experimental error.
8. Be able to perform ab initio quantum mechanical calculations using a program such as Gaussian, and to be able to interpret the output in the context of relation to experimental measurements made in this laboratory.

CHMY 394 Seminar/Workshop: 1 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 294 or BCH 294. Developing student presentation skills thru the preparation and presentation of a group 50-minute talk on a chemical topic of current interest. Career planning and resume preparation. May be repeated once. Cross-Listed with BCH 394

CHMY 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 323 and CHMY 324 or CHMY 333 and CHMY 334. (F) A systematic presentation of atomic structure and chemical bonding with emphasis on properties, structure, and the reactions of representative members of the various families of the periodic table

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Understand the fundamentals of atomic structure, including the shapes and relative energies of atomic orbitals. Be able to use this information to understand the structure of the periodic table and the periodic properties of the elements.
Understand the major theories of chemical bonding, including both valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory. Be able to generate Lewis structures and predict molecular geometries/structures of compounds from chemical formulas. Be able to generate reasonable and qualitatively correct molecular orbital diagrams for diatomic and triatomic molecules and tetrahedral, square planar, and octahedral coordination complexes.
Be able to use the concepts of group theory to describe the symmetry of chemical structures and their vibrational and electronic spectroscopic properties, and to construct molecular orbital diagrams.
Understand basic acid-base models, including Brønsted-Lowry, Lewis, and hard-soft theories and their applications to inorganic chemistry.
Understand the structures and electronic properties of transition metal complexes and the application of crystal field and ligand field theory to these complexes.
Understand mechanisms of ligand substitution and electron transfer in inorganic coordination complexes.

CHMY 404 Advanced Inorganic Techniques: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 401. (Sp) CHMY 404 connects fundamental concepts taught in the Advanced Inorganic Chemistry lecture class (CHMY 401) with experimental case-studies in inorganic chemistry providing a wide-range of modern techniques used for inorganic synthesis and characterization

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Apply the theoretical principles acquired in CHMY 401 by performing laboratory experiments that stress laboratory safety, handling of air-sensitive / water-sensitive reagents and products, and solution state / solid-state reaction chemistry
Apply the principles of crystallization for purification and characterization of organic and metal-containing complexes and use spectroscopic techniques of nuclear magnetic resonance, EPR, infrared and UV/Visible spectroscopy to the characterization of the compounds synthesized in\\nthe laboratory.
Apply synthetic techniques/skills, and demonstrate the areas of Scientific Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning, Communication, Information Literacy and documentation and interpretation of measured data in their laboratory notebook
Describe molecular geometries/structures of compounds from chemical reactivity, generate reasonable and qualitatively correct structures of coordination complexes and use concepts of group theory to describe the symmetry of chemical structures and their vibrational properties.
Analyze mechanisms of ligand substitution and/or electron transfer in inorganic coordination complexes and how to measure such reactions.
Analyze and evaluate the original work of an inorganic chemist using peer-reviewed publications to gain a deeper understanding of the field of inorganic/organometallic chemistry.

CHMY 415 Structure and Bonding in Inorganic Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITES: CHMY 401 or CHMY 501
Students in this class will build on the foundations of inorganic chemistry covered in CHMY 401/501. The focus will be on applying this foundational material to understanding modern frontiers of inorganic chemistry. We will focus largely on solid state and materials chemistry, d-transition metal organometallic chemistry, and the inorganic chemistry of biological systems. Students will gain additional exposure to physical techniques used in modern inorganic chemistry. Readings will come from both a textbook and the chemical literature.

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By the end of the semesters, student will be able to demonstrate:

1) A strong grasp of five bonding theories (theory of atoms, valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory, crystal field theory, ligand field theory) for small inorganic compounds and coordination complexes.
2) A strong knowledge of the relationship of geometric and electronic structures of inorganic compounds.
3) Understanding of the experimental techniques, particularly spectroscopic tools that are used for probing electronic structure and chemical reactivity for coordination complexes.
4) Development and practice of oral presentation and proposal writing skills via an independent inorganic study project.

CHMY 417 Synthetic Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 323. Organic and inorganic reaction chemistry for advanced students. Modern reagents and transformations are treated in detail, along with relevant theoretical and mechanistic considerations

CHMY 421 Advanced Instrument Analysis: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 311, and CHMY 361 and CHMY 362 or CHMY 371 and CHMY 372. An advanced analytical chemistry course which covers modern instrumental methods based on spectroChemical and electrochemical principles. This course is offered every other year in the spring of odd numbered years

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Define the analytical question requiring chemical information to be answered.
Design a method to answer the analytical question.
Interpret results and justify any uncertainties.
Evaluate available instrumentation and defend choice of instrumentation to be used.

CHMY 490R Undergraduate Research: 1-6 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor. Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course will address responsible conduct of research. May be repeated
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

CHMY 491 Structure and Bonding in Inorganic Chemistry: 1-4 Credits ()

Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.

CHMY 492 Independent Study: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of department head. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

CHMY 494 Seminar/Workshop: 1 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: CHMY 394 or BCH 394. Senior capstone course. Taught in collaboration with departmental Honors Thesis, CHMY 499. The chemistry/biochemistry research undergraduate experience constitutes a synthesis of our (bio)chemistry class room and laboratory education. The projects are orally presented in seminar form, discussed on the basis of acquired knowledge, and analyzed using stringent scientific methods and criteria. A complete personal resume is prepared. May be repeated once. Cross-listed with BCH 494

CHMY 499 Senior Thesis/Capstone: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 490R or BCH 490R (minimum of 3 cr.) Thesis format and style will be illustrated, discussed, and monitored. Draft portions of manuscripts are to be completed on a regular schedule. Required of all candidates for departmental honors. Cross-listed with BCH 499

CHMY 501 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

A systematic presentation of atomic structure and chemical bonding with emphasis on properties, structure, and the reactions of representative members of the various families of the periodic table. Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.

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Understand the fundamentals of atomic structure, including the shapes and relative energies of atomic orbitals. ; Be able to use this information to understand the structure of the periodic table and the periodic properties of the elements.
Understand the major theories of chemical bonding, including both valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory. ; Be able to generate Lewis structures and predict molecular geometries/structures of compounds from chemical formulas. ; Be able to generate reasonable and qualitatively correct molecular orbital diagrams for diatomic and triatomic molecules and tetrahedral, square planar, and octahedral coordination complexes.
Be able to use the concepts of group theory to describe the symmetry of chemical structures and their vibrational and electronic spectroscopic properties, and to construct molecular orbital diagrams.
Understand basic acid-base models, including Brønsted-Lowry, Lewis, and hard-soft theories and their applications to inorganic chemistry.
Understand the structures and electronic properties of transition metal complexes and the application of crystal field and ligand field theory to these complexes.
Understand mechanisms of ligand substitution and electron transfer in inorganic coordination complexes.

CHMY 505 Critical Cncpts in Chemistry: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121IN or equivalent. Course explores new learning strategies that encourage discovery-based learning. Class will explore ways to use computer technology to engage students in discovery-based learning

CHMY 506 Integrating Computers into Laboratory Instruction: 2 Credits (1 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 142 or CHMY 143 or CHMY 121 or equivalent. (Su) One year introductory chemistry course (CHMY 142 and 143) and coursework or experience equivalent to one semester physical chemistry (CHMY 361). A baccalaureate degree and experience teaching science at the secondary level are required. The course will examine and discuss fundamental and critical concepts in chemistry. A practical laboratory component will enable students to develop laboratory and/or demonstration projects for each concept. Individual student-generated presentations are a key course component. Offered Summer

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define and write learning goals of classroom lesson to design an effective lab
identify and implement laboratory exercises to explain chemistry topics that include atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactivity, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, gas laws, states of matter, intermolecular forces, reaction rates and equilibrium
perform demonstrations and activities to improve your chemistry curriculum
identify and implement resources to help in the design and planning of laboratory exercises.

CHMY 513 Computational Chemistry: 3 Credits (1 Lec, 2 Lab)

PREREQUISITES: CHMY 153 or CHMY 361. The course provides a comprehensive overview of computational chemistry methods with cursory, but adequate treatment of related theory. Thus, basic quantum or theoretical chemistry background is assumed. The focus of the lectures and hands-on laboratory exercises will be using computational tools correctly and creatively as well as comparing and contrasting theoretical methods and experimental results from literature. The textbook is used to provide a good background of the relevant theoretical concepts, as needed. Each student will work on an individual project throughout the class that is preferably from past experimental research experience or current graduate thesis topics

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Students will be able to create computational models for molecular and periodic structures, execute calculations, analyze results, and correlate theoretical insights with experimental observations.

Students will become proficient in reading computational literature and critically evaluating theory.

Students will be able to use molecular structure databases to apply to their modeling experiments.

Students will be able to communicate effectively on scientific topics.

CHMY 515 Structure and Bonding in Inorganic Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 401. Spectroscopy, structure, and bonding of coordination and organometallic compounds

CHMY 516 Mechanisms and Dynamics in Inorganic Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 401. Mechanisms and dynamics of the reactions of coordination and organometallic compounds

CHMY 517 Synthetic Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

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Conceptualizing the theory of charge affinity patterns in organic molecules.
Develop the strategy of employing “ionic” retrosynthetic disconnections as a means for synthesis planning.
Achieve a thorough understanding of conformational analysis and stereoelectronic effects in organic molecules
Provide an introduction to retrosynthetic analysis based on the “retron” disconnect approach and stereochemical simplification.

CHMY 523 Organic Reaction Mechanisms: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 323
COREQUISITE: CHMY 533. A problem solving course concentrating on analyzing organic reactions and transformations via electron-pushing mechanisms. Problems chosen will be from the current chemical literature. Designed for incoming graduate students and upper-class undergraduates who want to learn or brush up on their electron-pushing skills
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CHMY 524 Mass Spectrometry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 371 or CHMY 361. Mass spectrometric methods of analysis. Methods for ionization of samples in the gas, liquid and solid phases. Proteomics applications. Cross-listed with BCHM 524

CHMY 525 Chemical Reactions: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 373. Treatment of complex chemical equilibria, kinetics, and mass transport in the solution and gas phases with respect to their effects on methods of chemical analysis

CHMY 526 Solution NMR Spectroscopy:Practical Applications to the Structural Determination of Small Molecules: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(F, Sp) This course integrates hands-on practical sessions using the NMR spectrometers of MSU Core NMR facility, with instructor lectures. The goal is to enable students to master the canonical NMR experiments employed for structural characterization of small molecules and measurements of molecular dispersion and reaction kinetics. Students will be paired to work together on the spectrometers (300 MHz, 400 MHz, 500 MHz, or 600 MHz NMRs) and will learn, by conducting in real time, a range of commonly used NMR experiments for small molecule characterization and reaction kinetics. The students will gain practical knowledge on how to set-up different NMR experiments and how to run the NMR spectrometers. NMR experiments that students will become proficient in, will range from simple 1D 1H NMR to more sophisticated 2D heteronuclear (1H, 13C, 15N) experiments including HSQC, HMBC, 2D-NOESY, TOCSY, J-resolved spectroscopy, among others. Students should have some familiarity with analytical methods, spectroscopy, and elements of physical chemistry. Students should have a background in basic chemistry, including: the atoms, the elements and the periodic table; the structure of organic molecules (functional groups, stereochemistry); as well as in basic physical chemistry, including some basic knowledge about the spectroscopy (energy levels, photon, frequency).

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Understand and explain the theoretical foundation of the most useful NMR experiments that are currently employed to characterize and to determine the molecular structures of small molecules and metabolite mixtures.
Relate NMR parameters such as chemical shift, scalar coupling constants, NOE effects, and relaxation time constants to molecular structure
Be proficient in running NMR experiments on MSU solution NMR spectrometers and have technical skills necessary for the structural investigation of typical small molecules or organic chemical compounds (molecular weight up to ~ 500 Daltons).
Know how to perform the most used NMR experiments for small molecule studies, and how to interpret NMR spectra using the Topspin software
Demonstrate expertise on how to read thoroughly and critically evaluate scientific manuscripts related to NMR and small molecule characterization, and on how to interpret NMR spectra and measure NMR experimental parameters that inform on molecular structure and dynamics.

CHMY 527 Analytic Optical Spectroscopy: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 371. Use of optical spectroscopic methods for chemical analysis

CHMY 533 Physical Organic Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 417. A semi-quantitative description of the mechanisms of organic reactions. Topics include M.O. theory, orbital symmetry, addition and elimination reactions, the kinetics and thermodynamics of organic reactions, solvent effects, etc

CHMY 535 Reagent Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 417. A thorough study of synthetic processes, methodologies and reagents

CHMY 540 Organic Synthesis: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 533 and CHMY 535. A thorough study of strategies for the synthesis of complex natural products

CHMY 551 Organic Structure Elucidation: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 417. Spectroscopic structure elucidation of small organic molecules. Techniques to be discussed include 1-D and 2-D NMR spectroscopy, UV, IR, MS, and Raman spectroscopies. Emphasis will be on interpreting spectra to deduce the structure of the compound in question

CHMY 554 Organometallic Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 321, CHMY 323 and CHMY 553. Application of organometallic chemistry to organic transformations

CHMY 557 Quantum Mechanics: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 373 or equivalent. Applications of quantum mechanics to molecules and spin systems

CHMY 558 Classical & Stat Thermodynamic: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 373 or equivalent. Classical & statistical thermodynamics applied to chemical systems

CHMY 559 Kinetics & Dynamics: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 373 or equivalent Chemical kinetics, theories of reaction rates, molecular reaction dynamics, with applications to Chemical reactions in the gas phase, on surfaces, and in solution

CHMY 560 Symmetry, Orbitals, and Spectroscopy: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 373. Group theory with applications, semi-empirical and ab initio calculations, vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, and their interrelationship will be covered

CHMY 564 Adv Quantum Chemistry: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 557 or equivalent. Time independent and time dependent quantum mechanics with application to chemical bonding and molecular spectroscopy

CHMY 575 Professional Paper: 1-6 Credits (1-6 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor. A research or professional paper or project dealing with a topic in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student and his or her major advisor and graduate committee. Cross-Listed with BCH 575
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

CHMY 586 Lab Safety for Teachers: 1 Credits (1 Lec)

(Su) Content includes safe school laboratory practices and the use of personal safety equipment. Fire control procedures will be address including a hand-on fire extinguishing experience. Personal risk and liability, biological lab safety issues and field work safety will be modeled.

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define and identify safety issues in the science lab
create a protocol to order, inventory, and store chemicals in a safe manner
demonstrate how, when and whether to use fire control measures
create a written plan to mitigate risk and personal liability
create a plan to address field work safety for students

CHMY 587 Exploring Chemistry for Teachers: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(Su) The course will lead to a greater understanding of chemical concepts, provide resources and ideas for class activities, and advice from fellow teachers with the ultimate goal of enhancing your teaching abilities—and giving you confidence in your understanding of the material. The level of content is appropriate for either a stand-alone class in high school or as a section in an integrated science class. Students of this course will gain insight to how topics in chemistry are linked together and how they can all be applied to explain other areas of science and topics of public concern. Offered Summer.

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Explain the chemistry behind various concepts in society, including: air quality, solar radiation, climate change, energy from fossil fuels versus alternative energy, batteries, water quality, plastics, and nutrition.
Proficiently solve problems for any of the above listed topics
Perform demonstrations and activities to improve their chemistry curriculum
Develop lesson plans on any topic discussed in this class, that could include \\ndemonstrations (chemical or non-chemical), a presentation, worksheet/assessment, and lab experiments that complement the chosen topic.

CHMY 588 Professional Development: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing; teaching experience and/or current employment in a school or organization; and consent of instructor and Dean of Graduate Studies. Courses offered on a one-time basis to fulfill professional development needs of in service educators. A specific focus is given to each course which is appropriately subtitled. May be repeated
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

CHMY 589 Graduate Consultation: 1-3 Credits (3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies. This course may be used only by students who have completed all of their course work (and thesis, if on a thesis plan) but who need additional faculty or staff time or help

CHMY 590 Master's Thesis: 1-10 Credits (1-10 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Master's standing
Repeatable up to 99 credits.

CHMY 591 Special Topics: 1-4 Credits ()

Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.

CHMY 592 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of department head and Dean of Graduate Studies. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

CHMY 593 Kinetics, Equilibrium & Thermodynamics for Teachers: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Other)

(Sp) Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, and Kinetics explain why reactions stop where they do, why they get hot or cold, and how fast they occur. This course is designed to help teachers of science bolster their background in equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics as well as provide assistance in the teaching of these topics. A classroom population represents a distribution of learning styles and a goal of this course is to provide a variety of instructional tools for teachers to utilize in their classrooms. Offered Spring.

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Explain chemistry topics included in the second half of an AP/IB program, including: chemical reactions in solutions, chemical equilibrium, solubility and the solubility product, chemical kinetics, integrated rate laws, reaction orders, reaction thermodynamics, Gibbs free energy, electrochemical reactions, and the Nernst equation.
Proficiently solve problems for any of the above listed topics
Perform demonstrations and activities to improve their chemistry curriculum
Develop lesson plans on any topic discussed in this class, that could include demonstrations (chemical or non-chemical), a presentation, worksheet/assessment, and lab experiments that complement the chosen topic.

CHMY 594 Seminar: 1 Credits (1 Other)

(Su) Course prerequisites as determined for each offering. Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material. Cross-Listed with BCH 594. Offered Summer.
Repeatable up to 4 credits.

CHMY 595 Chemistry of the Environment for Teachers: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

(Su) This course is designed to familiarize students with basic general science and chemistry concepts of the environment, including water, air, and Earth - as well as to provide opportunities to enrich these chemistry concepts through applications and examples. Since this course will be building upon basic chemistry concepts, it is assumed that teachers taking this course have taken general chemistry at the undergraduate level, or the equivalent.

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understand and apply basic chemistry concepts
demonstrate and explain the relation of environmental concepts to existing science curriculum taught
understand how using authentic environmental examples can enrich classroom science curriculum
develop two original curriculum teaching projects derived from course content, which are designed to compliment existing classroom content.
complete an essay focusing on chemistry principles seen in the environment

CHMY 596 Exploring Organic Chemistry for Teachers: 3 Credits (1 Lec, 1 Lab, 1 Other)

(F) This course provides a general review/background in organic chemistry with an emphasis on functional groups and covalent chemistry reaction mechanisms while focusing on applications including polymers. Providing a solid foundation of basic principles of organic chemistry will allow teachers to describe and explain practical applications of organic chemistry.

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recognize organic functional groups and their reactivity, polarity, and significance
name the various classes of organic compounds. Draw the proper structure from the IUPAC name and vice versa
recognize the significance of isomers in organic chemistry and be able to classify them
understand the different reactivities/physical properties of various organic \\ncompounds/functional groups
understand the rudiments of organic synthesis: conversion of one compound type to another through a series of steps
understand polymers and their relationship to organic compounds and importance in society

CHMY 597 Exploring Biochemistry I for Teachers: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

(Offered in summer of odd years.) This course is designed to serve as the first semester of a two-semester sequence of biochemical principles. The course will investigate the chemical structure and properties of biochemical molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids), the biochemistry of several diseases, while exploring applications of these topics to a classroom setting. The textbook will be used as a basis for the course but students will have opportunity to utilize materials from various resources including chapter summaries, scientific journals, and material compiled by students.

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describe and contrast structural features of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.
describe and contrast chemical and physical properties of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.
describe and contrast functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.
state and predict mechanisms/factors involved in enzyme catalyzed reactions.
explain the nature of the lipid membrane and types of membrane transport.
explain and differentiate the processes of replication, transcription and translation.

CHMY 598 Exploring Biochemistry: Metabolism for Teachers: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 597. (Summer, even years.) This course is designed to serve as the second semester of a two-semester sequence of biochemical principles. The course will build on topics covered in CHMY 597 (Exploring Biochemistry I) such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. The course will investigate the metabolism of each of these biological molecules while exploring applications of these topics to a classroom setting. The textbook will be used as a basis for the course but students will be required to utilize materials from various resources including chapter summaries, scientific journals, and material compiled by students

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Define these features: biomolecule type based on chemical structure, pathway type (anabolic, catabolic), pathway net reaction, pathway profile (linear, cycle, spiral), tissue/organ compartmentation, cellular location, step/reaction details: substrate, product, enzyme, cofactors, chemical change and pathway regulation.
Compare and contrast the features listed in #1 related to the carbohydrate metabolism.
Compare and contrast the features listed in #1 related to the lipid metabolism.
Compare and contrast the features listed in #1 related to the amino acid (protein) and nucleotide (nucleic acid) metabolism.
Calculate the energy content of several carbohydrates and lipids.

CHMY 599 An Atoms-First Primer for AP/IB Chemistry Teachers: 3 Credits (1 Lec, 1 Lab, 1 Other)

(Fall, odd years.) This course is designed to introduce teachers of Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry courses to an Atoms-First pedagogy in the teaching of their courses. Students will be exposed to the an Atoms First approach to teaching AP or IB chemistry which emphasizes a pedagogy of building chemical foundations before moving onto more difficult topics. Students will finish by developing lesson plans using this pedagogy to teach AP or IB chemistry at the high school level.

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Explain chemistry topics included in the first half of an AP/IB program, including: the quantum mechanical model of the atom, periodic properties of elements, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, chemical quantities and stoichiometry, thermochemistry, ideal gas law, and intermolecular forces.
Proficiently solve problems for any of the above listed topics
Perform demonstrations and activities to improve their chemistry curriculum
Develop lesson plans on any topic discussed in this class, that could include \\ndemonstrations (chemical or non-chemical), a presentation, worksheet/assessment, and lab experiments that complement the chosen topic

CHMY 689 Grad Research/Instruction: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing
COREQUISITE: CHMY 590 or CHMY 690. Classroom instruction associated with directed graduate research/creative activity projects
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Repeatable up to 3 credits.

CHMY 690 Doctoral Thesis: 1-10 Credits (1-10 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Doctoral standing
Repeatable up to 99 credits.