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Course ID	Course
CHEM 112	CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry II Course Credits: 3 Modern concepts in the fundamental laws and principles of chemistry: Introduction to chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases and buffer systems, solubility equilibria, elementary energy concepts, electrochemistry and an introduction to organic chemistry. These concepts are discussed as far as possible in the context of their significance in life processes, in industrial process, and in the environment. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or higher in CHEM 103 or a passing grade in CHEM 111; CHEM 198, or with instructor's permission. Co-requisite(s): CHEM 199-Lab (1 credit) NB: Credit is not given for both CHEM 104 and 112. CHEM 111 normally precedes CHEM 112. Students who do not achieve a B in CHEM 111 should take CHEM 104 instead of CHEM 112
CHEM 198	CHEM 198 Lab for CHEM 103 and 111 Course Credits: 1 This lab course will compliment either the CHEM 103 or CHEM 111 lectures. It is meant to give students an opportunity to apply the learning that is happening in class in a hands-on way. The chemical concepts learned in CHEM 103 or CHEM 111 will be explored (topics include: stoichiometry, the nature of solutions, acids and bases, oxidation/reduction reactions, thermochemistry, the periodic table, bonding, molecular structure and colligative properties). This chemistry lab is also meant to introduce students to lab safety, common lab practices and lab techniques that will be required for upper level science courses and beyond. NB: This lab is a co-requisite for CHEM 103 and CHEM 111
CHEM 199	CHEM 199 Lab for CHEM 104 and 112 Course Credits: 1 This lab course will compliment either the CHEM 104 or CHEM 112 lectures. It is meant to give students an opportunity to apply the learning that is happening in class in a hands-on way. The chemical concepts learned in CHEM 104 or CHEM 112 will be explored (topics include: solubility, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, organic synthesis and extraction, buffer chemistry and electrochemistry). This lab involves a special project where students will get to explore, in depth, an area of choice and present that knowledge to the class. This chemistry lab is also meant to introduce students to lab safety, common lab practices and lab techniques that will be required for upper level science courses and beyond. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 198. (0-0-3) NB: This lab is a co-requisite for CHEM 104 and CHEM 112
CHEM 221	CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I Course Credits: 3 An introduction to theoretical, physical, and descriptive organic chemistry. A study of the properties of aliphatic, alicyclic, and simple aromatic compounds is examined. Introductory spectroscopy. The laboratory course illustrates the operations, representative reactions, and syntheses of organic chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab. (3-1-4) NB: CHEM 221 precedes CHEM 222
CHEM 222	CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II Course Credits: 3 An introduction to theoretical, physical, and descriptive organic chemistry. A study of the properties of aliphatic, alicyclic, and simple aromatic compounds is examined. Introductory spectroscopy. The laboratory course illustrates the operations, representative reactions, and syntheses of organic chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221. (3-1-4) NB: CHEM 221 precedes CHEM 222.
CHEM 230	CHEM 230 Inorganic Chemistry Course Credits: 3 This foundational inorganic chemistry course explores the chemical and physical properties of the main group elements and various classes of inorganic compounds. Key topics cover atomic orbital theory and atomic term symbols; theories of bonding in molecules including Lewis structures, valence bond theory, and molecular orbital (MO) theory of chemical bonding applied to small molecules; bonding and crystal structure of ionic and metal solids; key reactivity patterns for main group elements and their important compounds; and an introduction to transition metal complexes. Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab. (3-0) Co-requisite(s): CHEM 104 or 112
CHEM 240	CHEM 240 Physical Chemistry Course Credits: 3 An introduction to thermodynamics as applied to chemical reactions. Topics include: the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, free energy and equilibria, phase equilibria, ideal and dilute solutions of non-electrolytes. Cross-listed: PHYS 240. Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab. (3-4) NB: Not offered every year See department chair
CHEM 321	CHEM 321 Discovering Organic Structure Course Credits: 3 This is an advanced organic course which builds upon the knowledge gained from second year organic chemistry. This course covers advanced topics in spectroscopic techniques to elucidate organic structures for research relevant applications. Topics include Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy; 1D, 2D and 3D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for NMR active nuclei such as 1H, 13C, 15N, 19F, and 31P; Mass Spectrometry, and Ultra Violet-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. (3-4; 3-0) NB: Not offered every year See department chair
CHEM 322	CHEM 322 Pharmaceutical Design and Synthesis Course Credits: 3 This is an advanced organic chemistry course. However, the course covers functional chemistry of organic substances that have relevance to medicine and pharmacy, modern synthetic techniques for functional group transformation, principles involved in the planning and execution of multi-step synthesis of organic drug molecules, and laboratory in synthetic methods and techniques. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. (3-4; 3-0) NB: Not offered every year See department chair

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