Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Mark S. Cracolice, Chair
Chemistry is the central science that involves the study of atoms and molecules, their structures, their combinations, their interactions, and the energy changes accompanying chemical processes.
The Department offers the following degrees: B.S., B.A., M.S., and Ph.D.
A departmental honors program has been established for chemistry majors who attain a strong scholastic record. This program is based upon independent study and research with the direction of individual faculty members. In many cases financial support is available on a part-time research fellowship basis from research grants obtained by individual faculty members or from departmental endowment funds.
Prospective students desiring further information on any program of the Department of Chemistry should contact the Chair by visiting the Department of Chemistry.
High School Preparation: In addition to the general University admission requirements, it is strongly recommended that a student take four years of mathematics, four years of science, and a foreign language.
Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog. See index.
Special Degree Requirements
All chemistry majors must use the traditional letter grade option in registering for their required science and mathematics courses. The beginning mathematics course for a particular student depends upon a placement examination administered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Students are reminded of the University requirements that 39 of the 120 credits presented for graduation must be at the 300 or higher level, and that at least a 2.00 GPA must be earned in all credits attempted in the major. In addition, courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the major or minor must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Bachelor of Science (American Chemical Society Certified)
The courses required for the B.S. degree provide a solid education in chemistry for the professional chemist and in preparation for graduate work in most areas of chemistry. These requirements meet the latest certification standards of the American Chemical Society.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry | 6 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors | 2 |
| CHEM 264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors (preferred) or 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM 334 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing (satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods | 4 |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements | 4 |
| CHEM 371-372 Physical Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| CHEM 452-453 Inorganic Chemistry | 6 |
| BIOC 481 Biochemistry or equivalent | 3 |
| CHEM 455 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Advanced Electives (from CHEM 395, 442, 445, 465, 495, 3 credits maximum of 497, or 3 credit maximum of 499, or with consent of chemistry advisor, from advanced courses in chemistry, physics, geology, biochemistry or mathematics) | 3 |
| Cognate courses: | |
| CS 172 Computer Modeling (or similar computing experience with consent of chemistry advisor) | 3 |
| MATH 152-153 and 251 Calculus I, II, III | 12 |
| MATH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations and Systems or MATH 221 Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 221N-222N General Physics I and II | 10 |
| Modern foreign language | 10 |
| ENEX 101 | 3 |
At the time of graduation a recipient of this degree must have completed two semesters of one modern foreign language which, as a departmental requirement, may be taken credit/no credit.
Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry, Option in Biochemistry (American Chemical Society Certified)
The Chemistry B.S. degree with the option in biochemistry forms a solid base for advanced work in biochemistry including graduate school. These requirements meet the latest certification standards of the American Chemical Society.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry | 6 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
CHEM 264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for |
3 |
| CHEM 334 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing (satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods | 4 |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements | 4 |
| CHEM 371-372 Physical Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOC 481-482 Biochemistry | 6 |
| BIOC 486 Biochemistry Research Laboratory or equivalent laboratory experience. | 3 |
| BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
Advanced electives in chemistry or biochemistry (from CHEM 395, 442, 445, 453, 455, 465, 466, | 3 |
| Cognate courses: | |
| CS 172--Computer Modeling (or similar computing experience with approval of chemistry advisor) | 3 |
| MATH 152-153 and 251 Calculus I, II. III | 12 |
| PHYS 221N-222N (preferred) or 121N-122N General Physics I and II | 10 |
Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry, Option in Biological Chemistry
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry | 6 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors or 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM 334 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing (satisfied the Upper-Division Writing Expectation) | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods. | 4 |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements | 4 |
| CHEM 370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOC 481 Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 110N Principles of Biology or equivalent | 4 |
| BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 223 Genetics and Evolution | 4 |
| GEOS 100N-101N General Geology and Laboratory | 3 |
| GEOS 327 Geochemistry | 3 |
| Electives from CHEM 371, 372, 442, 445, 453, 455, 465, 466; 3 credits maximum of 497; BIOL 340, 453, 454, 455, 497, 3 credits maximum of 497; GEOS 320, 382, 431, 480, 3 credits maximum of 497; MICB 300, 416, 3 credits maximum of 497; MATH 445; Modern Foreign Language (5 credits maximum) | 8 |
| MATH 150 Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 158 Applied Differential Equations or 153, Calculus II | 3-4 |
| MATH 444, 447 Statistics | 4 |
| PHYS 121N-122N or 221N-222N General Physics I, II | 10 |
Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry, Option in Environmental Chemistry
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | 6 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors or 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM 334 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing (satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods | 4 |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements | 4 |
| CHEM 370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOC 481 Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 110N Principles of Biology or equivalent | 4 |
| BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 223 Genetics and Evolution | 4 |
| GEOS 100N-101N General Geology and Laboratory | 3 |
| GEOS 327 Geochemistry | 3 |
| Electives from CHEM 371, 372, 442, 445, 453, 455, 465, 466; 3 credits maximum of 497; BIOL 340, 453, 454, 455, 497, 3 credits maximum of 497; GEOS 320, 382, 431, 480, 3 credits maximum of 497; MICB 300, 416, 3 credits maximum of 497; MATH 445; Modern Foreign Language (5 credits maximum) | 8 |
| MATH 150 Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 158 Applied Differential Equations or 153, Calculus II | 3-4 |
| MATH 444, 447 Statistics | 4 |
| PHYS 121N-122N or 221N-222N General Physics I, II | 10 |
Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry, Option in Forensic Chemistry
The Chemistry B.S. degree with the option in Forensic Chemistry forms a solid base for students interested in careers in forensic chemistry or advanced work in chemistry including graduate school.
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry | 6 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors of CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM 334 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing (satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods | 4 |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements | 4 |
| CHEM 370 Applied Physical Chemistry or CHEM 371 Physical Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| BIOC 481-482 Biochemistry or equivalent | 6 |
| CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 488 Forensic Research or CHEM 498 Internship | 3 |
| CHEM 489 Forensic Science Seminar | 1 |
| ANTH 286N Survey of Forensic Science | 3 |
| BIOL 110N General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| COMM 111A Public Speaking. | 3 |
| MATH 152-153 Calculus I, II | 8 |
| MATH 444 Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MATH 447 Computer Data Analysis | 1 |
| PHYS 221N-222N Fundamentals of Physics I & II | 10 |
| SOC 230S Criminology | 3 |
| SOC 235 Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Electives from CHEM 465, 466, 542; ANTH 488; BIOL 223, 440; PHAR 110. (at least 8 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above | 11 |
Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry, Option in Pharmacology
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | 6 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors or 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM 334 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing (satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods | 4 |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements | 4 |
| CHEM 370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOC 481-482 Biochemistry | 6 |
| BIOL 110N Principles of Biology or equivalent | 4 |
| BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| MICB 302 Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| PHAR 341-342 Applied Anatomy and Physiology | 8 |
| PHAR 443-444 Pharmacology and Toxicology | 8 |
| Electives from CHEM 371, 372, 442, 445, 453, 455, 465, 466, 3 credits maximum of 497; BIOL 3 credits maximum of 497; PHAR 421, 422, 3 credits maximum of 497 | 3 |
| Cognate courses: | |
| MATH 150 Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 158 Applied Differential Equations or MATH 153 Calculus II | 3-4 |
| PHYS 121N-122N or 221N-222N General Physics I, II | 10 |
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The courses required for the B.A. degree provide a less extensive training in chemistry than do the courses required for the American Chemical Society certified B.S. degree. This is to allow the student to supplement his or her program with courses that meet his or her specific needs. Thus this degree provides the core of traditional preparation in chemistry together with latitude for combination with an interdisciplinary field or the Teacher Preparation program. It is strongly advised that students using this degree obtain faculty advice in planning their program.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | 6 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors or 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM 334 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing (satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods | 4 |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements | 4 |
| CHEM 371-372 Physical Chemistry | 8 |
| * Advanced electives | 15 |
| Cognate courses: | |
| CS 172 Introduction to Computer Modeling (or similar computing experience with approval of Chemistry advisor) | 3 |
| MATH 152, 153, 251 Calculus I, II and III | 12 |
| PHYS 221N-222N (preferred) or 121N-122N General Physics I and II | 10 |
| Modern Foreign Language | 10 |
| ENEX 101 Composition. | 3 |
*As preparation for teaching at the secondary level, students should elect CHEM 452, 453, and 485, BIOC 380, MATH 241, SCI 350 and teaching certification requirements including C&I 426 and SCI 350. A student should consult his or her chemistry advisor for other options.
At the time of graduation a recipient of this degree must have completed two semesters of one foreign language. The Department of Chemistry waives the foreign language requirement for a student who completes the B.A. degree in preparation for secondary teaching and who meets the requirements for teaching certification, including the student teaching requirement. These students still must meet the foreign language/symbolic systems competency requirement (likely via MATH 152 and 153) for General Education as described in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.
Teacher Preparation in Chemistry
Major Teaching Field of Chemistry: For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Chemistry, a student must complete the requirements for the above B.A. degree with a major in Chemistry with appropriate electives but without the foreign language requirement, and with the addition of CHEM 452, 453, and 485. Students also must complete BIOC 380, MATH 241, Sci 350, and C&I 426, gain admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching and meet the requirements for certification as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education section of this catalog).
Minor Teaching Field of Chemistry: For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Chemistry, a student must complete CHEM 101N, 161N-162N, 221-222-223, 341, 370 or 371, and 485; BIOC 380, CS 101 or 172, MATH 150 and 241, PHYS 121N-122N or PHYS 221N-222N, and SCI 350. Students also must complete C&I 426, gain admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching and meet other requirements for certification as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education section of this catalog).
Suggested Course of Study
For B.S. Degree (American Chemical Society Certified)
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry | 5 | 5 |
| CS 172 Computer Modeling | - | 3 |
| MATH 152-153 Calculus I, II | 4 | 4 |
| ENEX 101 Composition | 3 | - |
| Electives and General Education | 3 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | |
| Second Year | A | S |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | - |
| CHEM 264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory | - | 3 |
| MATH 251 Calculus III | 4 | - |
| MATH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations and Systems or MATH 221 Linear Algebra | - | 3 |
| PHYS 221N-222N General Physics | 5 | 5 |
| Electives and General Education | - | 3 |
| 14 | 17 | |
| Third Year | A | S |
| CHEM 334 Chem Literature & Scientific Writing | - | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods. | 4 | - |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements | - | 4 |
| CHEM 371-372 Physical Chemistry I, II | 4 | 4 |
| General Education (one upper-division) | 9 | 6 |
| 17 | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | A | S |
| CHEM 452-453 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 455 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | - | 2 |
| BIOC 481Biochemistry. | 3 | - |
| Advanced CHEM elective | 3 | 3 |
| General Education. | - | 3 |
| Foreign language | 5 | 5 |
| Upper-division elective | 3 | - |
| 17 | 16 |
For B.S. Degree, Option in Biological Chemistry
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry | 5 | 5 |
| MATH 150 Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I | 4 | - |
| MATH 158 Applied Differential Equations or MATH 153 Calculus II | - | 3-4 |
| BIOL 110NPrinciples of Biology or equivalent | - | 4 |
| ENEX 101 Composition | 3 | - |
| Electives and General Education | 4 | 2 |
| 16 | 14-15 | |
| Second Year | A | S |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | - |
| CHEM 264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory | - | 3 |
| PHYS 121N-122N or 221N-222N General Physics I and II | 5 | 5 |
| BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 | - |
| Electives and General Education | - | 6 |
| 14 | 17 | |
| Third Year | A | S |
| CHEM 334 Chem Literature & Scientific Writing | - | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods | 4 | - |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements | - | 4 |
| CHEM 370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry I | - | 3-4 |
| BIOL 223 Genetics and Evolution | - | 4 |
| MICB 300 General Microbiology | 3 | - |
| Electives and General Education | 9 | 3 |
| 16 | 17-18 | |
| Fourth Year | A | S |
| BIOC 481-482 Biochemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | - |
| Electives and General Education | 9 | 12 |
| 15 | 15 |
For B.S. Degree, Option in Environmental Chemistry
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry | 5 | 5 |
| MATH 150 Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I | 4 | - |
| MATH 158 Applied Differential Equations or MATH 153 Calculus II | - | 3-4 |
| BIOL 110N Principles of Biology or equivalent. | - | 4 |
| ENEX 101 Composition | 3 | - |
| Electives and General Education | 4 | 2 |
| 16 | 14-15 | |
| Second Year | A | S |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | - |
| CHEM 264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory | - | 3 |
| PHYS 121N-122N or 221N-222N General Physics I and II | 5 | 5 |
| BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 | - |
| BIOL 223 Genetics and Evolution | - | 4 |
| GEOS 100N-101N General Geology and Laboratory | 3 | - |
| 17 | 15 | |
| Third Year | A | S |
| CHEM 334 Chem Literature & Scientific Writing | - | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods. | 4 | - |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements | - | 4 |
| CHEM 370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry I | - | 3-4 |
| GEOS 327 Geochemistry | 3 | - |
| Electives and General Education | 9 | 6 |
| 16 | 16-17 | |
| Fourth Year | A | S |
| BIOC 481 Biochemistry | 3 | - |
| CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | - |
| CHEM 494 Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar | - | 1 |
| MATH 444/447 Statistical Methods | 4 | - |
| Electives and General Education | 4 | 15 |
| 17 | 16 |
For B.S. Degree, Option in Forensic Chemistry
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry | 5 | 5 |
| MATH 152-153 Calculus I, II | 4 | 4 |
| BIOL 110N Principles of Biology or equivalent | - | 4 |
| COMM 111A Public Speaking | 3 | - |
| ENEX 101 Composition | - | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 3 | - |
| 15 | 16 | |
| Second Year | A | S |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 223 and CHEM 264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | 2 |
| PHYS 221N-222N Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus I and II | 5 | 5 |
| BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 | - |
| SOC 230S Criminology | 3 | - |
| ANTH 286N Survey of Forensic Science | - | 3 |
| General Education | - | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | |
| Third Year | A | S |
| CHEM 334 Chem Literature & Scientific Writing | - | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods. | 4 | - |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements | - | 4 |
| CHEM 370 Applied Physical Chemistry | - | 3 |
| MATH 444/447 Statistical Methods | 4 | - |
| SOC 235 Criminal Justice | - | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 9 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | A | S |
| BIOC 481-2 Biochemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | - |
| CHEM 488/498 Forensic Research | - | 3 |
| CHEM 489 Forensics Seminar | 1 | - |
| Electives and General Education | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 15 |
For B.S. Degree, Option in Pharmacology
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry | 5 | 5 |
| MATH 150 Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I | 4 | - |
| MATH 158 Applied Differential Equations or MATH 153 Calculus II | - | 3-4 |
| BIOL 110N Principles of Biology or equivalent | - | 4 |
| ENEX 101 Composition | 3 | - |
| Electives and General Education | 4 | 2 |
| 16 | 14-15 | |
| Second Year | A | S |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | - |
| CHEM 264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory | - | 3 |
| PHYS 121N-122N or 221N-222N General Physics I and II | 5 | 5 |
| BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 | - |
| Electives and General Education | - | 6 |
| 17 | 15 | |
| Third Year | A | S |
| CHEM 334 Chem Literature & Scientific Writing | - | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods | 4 | - |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements | - | 4 |
| CHEM 370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry I | - | 3-4 |
| MICB 302 Medical Microbiology | 3 | - |
| PHAR 341-342 Applied Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | 4 |
| Electives and General Education | 6 | 3 |
| 17 | 17-18 | |
| Fourth Year | A | S |
| BIOC 481-482 Biochemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | - |
| PHAR 443-444 Pharmacology and Toxicology | 4 | 4 |
| Electives and General Education | 6 | 7 |
| 16 | 14 |
For B.A. Degree
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry | 5 | 5 |
| CS 172 Introduction to Computer Modeling | - | 3 |
| ENEX 101 Composition | 3 | - |
| MATH 152-153 Calculus I and II | 4 | 4 |
| General Education or electives | 3 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | |
| Second Year | A | S |
| CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | - |
| CHEM 264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory | - | 3 |
| MATH 251 Calculus III | 4 | - |
| PHYS 221N-222N General Physics | 5 | 5 |
| General Education or electives | - | 6 |
| 14 | 17 | |
| Third Year | A | S |
| CHEM 334 Chem Literature & Scientific Writing | - | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods. | 4 | - |
| CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements | - | 4 |
| CHEM 371-372 Physical Chemistry | 4 | 4 |
| Advanced electives | 3 | 3 |
| General Education. | 6 | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | A | S |
| Advanced CHEM elective | 3 | 3 |
| General Education or elective | 3 | - |
| Modern Foreign Language | 5 | 5 |
| Upper-division elective | 6 | 6 |
| 17 | 14 |
Requirements for a Minor To earn a minor in chemistry the student must complete CHEM 161N 162N, CHEM 221 222,223, 341, 370 or 371, and at least two courses from one of the following groups:
(a) CHEM 342, 372, 442, 445, 452, 453, 465
(b) if the student's major does not require biochemistry, BIOC 380 or 481 482
For teaching minor requirements, see the Teacher Preparation in Chemistry section above.
Courses
U = for undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or graduate credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R. Credits beyond this maximum do not count toward a degree.
Chemistry (CHEM)
- U 101N Chemistry for the Consumer 3 cr. Offered spring. An introduction to chemistry that emphasizes the influence of chemistry on one's everyday life. Common household products, such as soap, aspirin, toothpaste, face cream and fertilizers are prepared in the lab.
- U 104 Preparation for Chemistry 3 cr. Offered autumn. An introduction to chemistry for those who believe they have an inadequate background to enroll in CHEM 151N or 161N. Not appropriate toward chemistry requirement in any major.
- U 151N General and Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. First semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry.
- U 152N Organic and Biological Chemistry 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., "C–" or equiv. in CHEM 151N or consent of instr. Second semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry.
- U 153 General and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Enrolled in the College of Technology ASRN program. Prereq. or coreq., CHEM 151 or equivalent. A laboratory course emphasizing inorganic chemistry, quantitative relations and synthesis of inorganic and organic compounds.
- U 154N Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., CHEM 152N. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 152N.
- U 161N College Chemistry 5 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., high school algebra. For science majors and other students intending to take more than one year of chemistry. Properties of elements, inorganic compounds, liquid solutions, chemical equilibria and chemical kinetics. Includes laboratory.
- U 162N College Chemistry 5 cr. Offered spring and summer. Prereq., "C–" or better in CHEM 161N or consent of instr. A continuation of CHEM 161N. Includes Laboratory.
- U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.
- U 221 Organic Chemistry 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 152N or 162N. The chemical and physical properties of organic compounds.
- U 222 Organic Chemistry 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 221. Continuation of 221.
- U 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr. Offered autumn. Coreq., CHEM 221; prereq., one semester of 100–level laboratory. Microscale techniques are emphasized.
- U 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 223; prereq. or coreq., CHEM 222.
- U 264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 223; coreq., CHEM 222. Second semester of organic chemistry laboratory for chemistry majors only. Incorporates larger–scale techniques and instrumental organic analysis.
- U 295 Special Topics 1–6 cr. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.
- U 297 Special Problems and Honors Research Variable cr. (R–10) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., one semester of chemistry and consent of instr. Laboratory investigations and research in the laboratory of a faculty member.
- U 334 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 222 and chemistry major. Presentation and discussion of current literature in chemistry. Use of library and search tools. Workshop for developing and improving skills in scientific writing and evaluation. Use of on–line data bases and the interface of these with PC–based word processing and scientific graphics programs.
- U 341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., one year of college chemistry, including laboratory. Classroom and laboratory work in gravimetric, volumetric, colorimetric and electrochemical methods of analysis; theory of errors; ionic equilibria in aqueous solutions.
- UG 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurement 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 341. Theory and use of instrumental methods in the study of analytical and physical chemistry.
- UG 370 Applied Physical Chemistry 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 152 or 162 and MATH 150. Basic thermodynamics and chemical kinetics with applications in the biological and environmental sciences. Credit not allowed for both 370 and 371.
- UG 371 Physical Chemistry I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 162, MATH 251, PHYS 122 or 222. Systematic treatment of the laws and theories relating to chemical phenomena. Credit not allowed for both CHEM 370 and 371.
- UG 372 Physical Chemistry II 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 371. Systematic treatment of the laws and theories relating to chemical phenomena.
- U 380 Teaching Chemistry Using Peer–Led Team Learning 1 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., CHEM 161N–162N with B or better and consent of instr. Methods of peer–led team learning as applied to general chemistry instruction. Review of concepts from general chemistry. Student leaders mentor a team of general chemistry students in working toward constructing chemistry knowledge and developing problem–solving skills.
- U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.
- U 398 Internship Variable cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
- U 441 Techniques of Glass Manipulation 1 cr. Offered spring. Fabrication and repair of laboratory glassware. Basic operations include cutting glass, bending, end seals, joining (same and different diameters), T–seals, bulbs, ring or inner seals, condensers.
- UG 442 Aquatic Chemistry 3 cr. Offered autumn odd–numbered years. Prereq., CHEM 341 or consent of instr. Application of chemical equilibria theory for understanding and modeling chemical processes in natural waters with an emphasis on spreadsheet computations. In depth examination of concepts such as pH, alkalinity, buffering, and solubility as they apply to natural waters.
- UG 445 Industrial Chemistry and Its Impact on Society 3 cr. Offered every other autumn semester. Prereq., Chem 162 or Chem 152. A course based on local Montana chemical industries involving field trips to chemical plants, visits by company personnel and an overall evaluation of the company=s economic and environmental impact on the community.
- UG 452 Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 222 and 370 or 371 or consent of instr. Theory and principles of inorganic chemistry and a systematic coverage of descriptive inorganic chemistry in the context of the periodic table.
- U 453 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 221–223, 370 or 371–372. A survey of the chemistry of the elements including transition metal reaction mechanisms, redox chemistry, organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry.
- UG 455 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 224 and 370 or 371 and consent of instr. Preparation of inorganic and coordination compounds. Isolation and characterization by ion exchange, column chromatography, IR, UV–VIS, derivatives, MP, and BP.
- UG 465 Organic Spectroscopy 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHEM 370 or 371 and one year of organic chemistry or consent of instr. Theory and interpretation of the NMR, IR, UV, and mass spectra of organic compounds with the goal of structure identification.
- U 466 FT–NMR Operation for Undergraduate Research 1 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHEM 221–223; research project using NMR; consent of instr. Operation of the FT–NMR spectrometer and brief background of NMR spectroscopy.
- UG 485 Laboratory Safety 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., one year of college chemistry. Awareness of and methods of control of hazards encountered in laboratory work. Awareness of legal constraints on work with chemicals. Sources of information regarding chemical hazards.
- U 488 Forensic Research 3 cr. Offered autumn, spring and summer. Prereq., consent of instr. Laboratory investigations and research on forensic chemistry topics under the direction of a faculty member.
- U 489 Forensic Science Seminar 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 342 and ANTH 286N. Seminar speakers on forensic science topics in the areas of ethics, law, anthropology and criminology; tours of the Montana State Crime Laboratory.
- UG 495 Special Topics Variable cr. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses or one–time offerings of current topics.
- UG 497 Special Problems and Honors Research Variable cr. (R–9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Laboratory investigations and research in the laboratory of a faculty member.
- U 498 Internship 1–6 cr. Prereq., consent of department. Extended non–classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
- U 499 Senior Thesis 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CHEM 497 or consent of instr. and senior standing. Students complete and report on undergraduate research initiated as CHEM 497 or equivalent research experience. Reports are both oral and written.
- G 501 Teaching University Chemistry 1 cr. Offered autumn. Preparation for teaching chemistry at the college level. A survey of teaching fundamentals and educational psychology as applied to chemistry instruction.
- G 541 Environmental Chemistry 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHEM 370 or 371. Chemical principles and reactions in natural systems: Fate of chemical contaminants in the environment; partitioning of contaminants between phases (air/water/soil); chemistry of atmospheric pollutants; computer modeling of equilibrium and kinetic processes; degradation and transformation of organic contaminants.
- G 542 Separation Science 3 cr. Offered autumn odd–numbered years. Prereq., CHEM 342, CHEM 370 or 371. Theory, method development, and application of analytical separations; solvent extraction; solid phase extraction; various forms of chromatography; electrophoresis.
- G 544 Applied Spectroscopy 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHEM 342 or consent of instr. The function and application of optical (ultraviolet to infrared) chemical instrumentation. Specific topics include optics, light sources, detectors and a wide variety of spectrochemical methods with an emphasis on methods not typically covered in undergraduate instrumental analysis courses.
- G 553 Inorganic Chemistry and Current Literature 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 452. A survey of the elements including transition metal reaction mechanisms, redox chemistry, organomatallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry. Oral and written presentations on primary literature.
- G 561 Bioorganic Chemistry of Antibiotic and Natural Product Biosynthesis 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., one year of organic chemistry; preferred prereq. or coreq., biochemistry. Comprehensive study of the bioorganic chemistry of antibiotic and natural product production in bacteria, plants, and higher animals, focusing on polyketide, shikimate, alkaloid, terpene, and nitrogen–containing/non–alkaloid compounds. Natural product diversity, drug screening and dereplication, combinatorial biochemistry, and pathway manipulation to produce Anon–natural@ natural products.
- G 562 Organic Structure and Mechanism 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., one year of organic chemistry. Topics may include: stereochemistry, conformational analysis, aromaticity, transition sate theory, isotope effects, solvent effects, substitution and elimination reactions, and mechanisms that involve carbocations, carbanions, radicals and carbenes as reactive intermediates.
- G 563 Organic Synthesis 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHEM 221, 222. Theoretical treatise of the common methods used in organic synthesis including: oxidation, reduction, organometallics, C–C bond forming reactions, synthetic strategies and total synthesis.
- G 564 Organic Reactions 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., one year of organic chemistry. Reactions such as alkylation of nucleophilic carbons, reactions of carbon nucleophiles with carbonyl groups, functional group interconversions by nucleophilic substitution reactions, electrophilic additions to carbon–carbon multiple bonds, and select oxidations/reductions.
- G 566 FT–NMR Operation for Graduate Researchers 1 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHEM 221–223; research project using NMR; consent of instr. Operation of the FT–NMR spectrometer and brief background of NMR spectroscopy.
- G 568 Organometallic Chemistry 3 cr. Offered intermittently in autumn. Prereq., CHEM 221, 222, 452, 453. Survey of the reactivity and structure of main group and transition metal organometallic compounds with an emphasis on applications to organic synthesis and catalysis.
- G 569 Medicinal Chemistry 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHEM 221, 22; BIOC 380 or equiv. Same as BMED 621. Introduction to the historical and contemporary discoveries in medicinal chemistry.
- G 573 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 371–372. Fundamental principles of physical chemistry and special applications.
- G 580 Advanced Graduate Student Research Seminars 1 cr. (R–10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Formal oral and written presentations of research results and selected literature topics in a designated area.
- G 581 Chemical Biology 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Synthesis and structure of native and modified biomolecules such as antisense phosphothioate oligonucleotides, modified nucleosides and nucleotides designed for antiviral activity, and PNAs (protein nucleaic acids). Emphasis on the interaction of biomolecules and Asmall@ organic and inorganic molecules and their chemical impact on native structure and function.
- G 593 Professional Project 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
- G 595 Special Topics Variable cr. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.
- G 596 Independent Study Variable cr. (R–9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
- G 597 Research Variable cr. (R–open) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
- G 598 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R–8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of department. Extended non–classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office.
- G 599 Thesis Variable cr. (R–6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
- G 630 Seminar 1 cr. (R–open) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in chemistry or biochemistry, or consent of instr.
- G 640 Introductory Graduate Seminar 1 cr. (R–open) Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in chemistry or biochemistry or consent of instr. Seminar to acquaint new graduate students with departmental research.
- G 650 Graduate Chemistry Seminar 1 cr. (R–open) Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing.
- G 697 Research Variable cr. (R–open) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
- G 699 Dissertation Variable cr. (R–10) Offered autumn and spring.
Faculty
Professors
- Bruce E. Bowler, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986
- Mark S. Cracolice, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1994 (Chair)
- Michael D. DeGrandpre, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1990
- Donald E. Kiely, Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 1965
- Edward Rosenberg, Ph.,D, Cornell University, 1970
- J.B.A. (Sandy) Ross, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1976
- Garon C. Smith, Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines, 1983
- Edward E. Waali, Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1970
Associate Professors
- Christopher P. Palmer, Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1991
- Nigel D. Priestley, Ph.D., Southhampton University, 1991
- Kent Sugden, Ph.D., Montana State University, 1992
- Trina J. Valencich, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1974 (Adjunct)
Assistant Professors
- Klara Briknarova, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 1999
- Xi Chu, Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2001
Lecturer
- Holly A. Thompson, Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1982
Research Associate Professors
- William R. Laws, Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University, 1977
- Robert Yokelson, Ph.D., Yale University, 1991
Research Assistant Professors
- Earle R. Adams, Ph.D., Montana State University, 1994
- Ted J. Christian, Ph.D., The University of Montana, 1999
- Brooke D. Martin, Ph.D., Dartmouth College, 1998
Emeritus Professors
- James W. Cox, Ph.D., Montana State University, 1969
- Ralph J. Fessenden, Ph.D., University of California, 1958
- Richard J. Field, Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 1968
- R. Keith Osterheld, Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1950
- Geoffrey N. Richards, Ph.D., D.Sc., University of Birmingham, 1964
- George W. Woodbury, Jr., Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1964