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Department of Chemistry
Chemistry is the science which involves the study of atoms and molecules their structures, their combinations, their interactions, and the energy changes accompanying their interactions. The Department offers the following degrees: B.S., B.A., M.S., M.S. for Teachers of Chemistry and Ph.D. A departmental honors program has been established for chemistry majors who attain a high scholastic record. The program is based on independent study and research under the direction of individual faculty members. In many cases financial support is available on a part-time research assistantship basis from research grants obtained by individual faculty members. Prospective students desiring further information on any part of the department's program should write the Chair, Department of Chemistry. High School Preparation: In addition to the general University admission requirements, it is wise to take two years of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, science courses and a foreign language. Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog. See index. Special Degree Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree Courses required for the B.S. degree provide a solid chemistry background for the professional chemist and for graduate work in most areas of chemistry. These requirements meet the latest standards of the American Chemical Society. Course Credits CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory 10 CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry 6 CHEM 223-224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 4 CHEM 331 Chemistry Literature 1 CHEM 334 Scientific Writing 3 CHEM 341-342 Quantitative and Instrumental Methods 6 CHEM 371-372 Physical Chemistry 6 CHEM 452-453 Inorganic Chemistry 6 CHEM 455 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 Advanced Electives (from CHEM 395, 463, 464, 465, 495, 497, or 499, or with consent of department, from advanced courses in physics, geology, biochemistry or math) 6 Cognate courses: CS 101 Introduction to Programming or 172--Computer Modeling 3 MATH 152-153 Calculus I, II 8 MATH 251 Calculus III 4 MATH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations and Systems or MATH 221 Linear Algebra 3 PHYS 221-222 General Physics 10 Modern foreign language 10 ENEX 101 3 Beginning mathematics course dependent on placement test. Chemistry majors must use the traditional letter grade option in registering for their required science and mathematics courses. At the time of graduation a recipient of this degree must have completed two semesters of one modern foreign language. Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry, Option in Biochemistry The Chemistry B.S. degree with an option in Biochemistry forms a solid base for advanced work in Biochemistry including graduate school. Designed for American Chemical Society certification Course Credits CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory 10 CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry 6 CHEM 223-224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 4 CHEM 331 Chemistry Literature 1 CHEM 334 Scientific Writing 3 CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods 3 CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurement 3 CHEM 371-372 Physical Chemistry 6 CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry 3 BIOC 481-482 Biochemistry 6 BIOC 485 Biochemistry Laboratory 2 BIOL 221-222 Cell and Molecular Biology and Lab 5 Three credits of advanced electives in chemistry or biochemistry (may consist entire or in part of research that culminates in a written report) 3 PHYS 221N-222N or 121N-122N General Physics 10 MATH 152-153-251 Calculus I, II, III 12 CS 172 Computer Modeling ( or similar computer experience with approval of chemistry advisor) 3 Beginning mathematics course dependent on placement test. Chemistry majors must use the traditional letter grade option in registering for their required science and mathematics courses. Bachelor of Arts Degree The courses required for the B.A. degree provide a minimum background in chemistry, while allowing the student to supplement his or her program with courses that meet his or her specific needs. The B.A. degree in chemistry is designed to permit latitude for preparation in such interdisciplinary areas as environmental studies, pre-medicine, biochemistry, physical chemistry and teacher preparation. It is strongly advised that a student using this degree obtain faculty advice in planning his or her program. Course Credits CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory 10 CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry 6 CHEM 223-224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 4 CHEM 331 Chemistry Literature 1 CHEM 341-342 Quantitative and Instrumental Methods 6 CHEM 371-372 Physical Chemistry 6 *Advanced chemistry electives 7 Other required courses: CS 101 Introduction to Programming or 172 Computer Modeling 3 MATH 152-153 Calculus I, II 8 MATH 251 Calculus III 4 PHYS 221-222 or 121N-122N General Physics 10 Modern foreign language 10 ENEX 101 Composition 3 *Students using this degree for a physical chemistry emphasis should elect CHEM 452, and advanced courses in mathematics and physics. For biochemistry option, students should choose Biochemistry 481, 482, 485, 486 and other courses in the life sciences. As preparation for teaching at the secondary level, students should take CHEM 452 and 485, BIOC 381 and 382, and teaching certification requirements including C&I 426. For other interdisciplinary programs, the student should consult his or her advisor. Beginning mathematics course dependent on placement test. Chemistry majors must use the traditional letter grade option in registering for their required science and mathematics courses. At the time of graduation a chemistry major must have completed two semesters of one modern language. The department will waive the foreign language requirement for a student who completes this degree in preparation for secondary teaching and who meets the requirements for teaching certification, including the student teaching requirement. 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 B.A. degree with a major in Chemistry including CHEM 101N and 485. Students also must complete 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). The foreign language requirement of the B.A. degree with a major in Chemistry will be waived for students who successfully complete the requirements for teacher certification (students will be required to meet the foreign language/symbolic systems competency requirement for General Education as described in the Academic Policies and Procedures 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; CHEM 161N-162N, 341, 485; CHEM 370 or 371; CHEM 221-222; CHEM 223 and BIOC 381, CS 101 or 172, MATH 241, 152, PHYS 121-122 or PHYS 221-222, and SCI 350. Students also must complete C&I 426, gain admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching and must meet the requirements for certification as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education section of this catalog). Suggested Course of Study For B.S. Degree First Year A S CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry 5 5 CS 101 Introduction to Programming or 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 CHEM 221-222 Organic Chemistry 3 3 CHEM 223-224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 2 MATH 251 Calculus III 4 - MATH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations and Systems or MATH 221 Linear Algebra - 3 PHYS 221-222 General Physics 5 5 Foreign language 5 5 19 18 *The beginning mathematics course is determined by a placement test. Third Year CHEM 331 Chemistry Literature 1 - CHEM 334 Methods of Scientific Writing - 3 CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods 3 - CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurement - 3 CHEM 371-372 Physical Chemistry 3 3 General Education (one upper-division) 6 6 Total 13 15 Fourth Year CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry 3 - CHEM 453 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry - 3 CHEM 455 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory - 2 Advanced CHEM elective 3 3 General Education 3 3 Upper-division elective 3 3 Total 12 14 For B.A. Degree First Year A S CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry 5 5 CS 172 Computer Modeling - 3 ENEX 101 Composition 3 - MATH 152-153 Calculus I, II 4 4 General Education - 6 Total 12 18 Second Year CHEM 221N-222N Organic Chemistry 3 3 CHEM 223N-224N Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 2 MATH 251 Calculus III 4 - PHYS 221N-222N or 121N-122N General Physics 5 5 Foreign language 5 5 Total 19 15 Third Year CHEM 331 Chemistry Literature 1 - CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods 3 - CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurement - 3 CHEM 371-372 Physical Chemistry 3 3 Advanced CHEM elective - 3 General Education 9 3 Total 16 12 Fourth Year Advanced CHEM elective 4 - General Education 3 3 Upper-division elective 6 12 Total 13 15 Requirements for a Minor To earn a minor in chemistry the student must complete CHEM 161N-162N (10 cr.), CHEM 221-222 (6 cr.), CHEM 223 (2 cr.), CHEM 341 (3 cr.), CHEM 370 or 371 (3 cr.), and at least 4 credits from one of the following groups: (a) CHEM 342, 372, 452 (b) if the student's major does not require biochemistry, BIOC 381-382 or 481-482 For teaching minor requirements, see the teacher preparation in chemistry section. 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. 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 154N General 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 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. UG 331 Chemistry Literature 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 222. Presentation and discussion of current literature in chemistry. Use of library and computer search tools. U 334 Methods of Scientific Writing 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior or senior standing in chemistry, geology, mathematics, microbiology, pharmacy, or physics or consent of instr. A course with workshop format for developing and improving skills in scientific writing and its evaluation. This course does not count toward the 47 credit maximum for a chemistry major. U 341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods 3 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 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 341 and 371. Theory and use of instrumental methods in the study of analytical and physical chemistry. UG 370 Applied Physical Chemistry 3 cr. Offered autumn. 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 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 162, MATH 251, PHYS 122 or 221, and CS 101. Systematic treatment of the laws and theories relating to chemical phenomena. Credit not allowed for both CHEM 370 and 371. UG 372 Physical Chemistry 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 371. Systematic treatment of the laws and theories relating to chemical phenomena. 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 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R-9) 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 Cooperative Education Office. 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 452 Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 222 and 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, 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 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 463 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq.,one year of organic chemistry or consent of instr. Fundamentals of modern organic chemistry featuring reactions not generally covered in introductory courses. Emphasis on both synthetic utility and reaction mechanism. UG 464 Carbohydrates and Polysaccharides 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., one year of organic chemistry or consent of instr. Emphasis on structure, reactions and synthesis in low molecular weight carbohydrates, leading into chemistry of polysaccharides. 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 spring. 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. 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 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 and spring. 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 Physical Chemistry of Natural Waters 3 cr. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., B.S. or equiv. In chemistry and consent of instr. Application of physical chemistry principles for understanding and modeling chemical processes in natural waters. Focus on calculations to describe the equilibrium composition of freshwater and marine environments. 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 562 Organic Structure and Mechanism 3 cr. Offered spring even-numbered years. 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 reacions, synthetic strategies and total synthesis. G 564 Organic Reactions 3 cr. Offered spring odd-numbered years. 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 569 Medicinal Chemistry 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHEM 221, 22; BIOC 381 or equiv. Same as PHAR 621. Introduction to the historical and contemporary discoveries in medicinal chemistry. G 571 Quantum Chemistry 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHEM 372 or consent of instr.. G 573 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 371-372. Fundamental principles of physical chemistry and special applications. 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 Cooperative Education 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 Inorganic Chemistry Seminar 1 cr. (R-open) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in chemistry. G 660 Organic Chemistry Seminar 1 cr. (R-open) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in chemistry. G 670 Physical Chemistry Seminar 1 cr. (R-open) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in chemistry. 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 James W. Cox, Ph.D., Montana State University, 1969 (Emeritus) Ralph J. Fessenden, Ph.D., University of California, 1958 (Emeritus) Richard J. Field, Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 1968 Richard E. Juday, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1943 (Emeritus) Donald E. Kiely, Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 1960 Earl C. Lory, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1932 (Emeritus) R. Keith Osterheld, Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1950 (Emeritus) Geoffrey N. Richards, Ph.D., D.Sc., University of Birmingham, 1964 (Emeritus) Edward Rosenberg, Ph.,D, Cornell University, 1970 (Chairman) John M. Stewart, Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1944 (Emeritus) Forrest D. Thomas II, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1959 (Emeritus) Wayne P. Van Meter, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1959 (Emeritus) Edward E. Waali, Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1970 George W. Woodbury, Jr., Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1964 (Emeritus) Leland M. Yates, Ph.D., Washington State University, 1955 (Emeritus) Associate Professor Mark S. Cracolice, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1994 Garon C. Smith, Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines, 1983 Trina Valencich, Ph.D, University of California, Irvine, 1974 (Visiting) Assistant Professors Michael D. DeGrandpre, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1990 Eric Edstrom, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1987 Thomas S. Rush, Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1995 Holly Thompson, Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1982 (Visiting) Lecturer Edward J. Keller, B.A., San Jose State College, 1961 Adjunct Professors Richard J. Bridges Walter E. Hill Charles M. Thompson, Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 1982 Adjunct Assistant Professors Glenn Ponder (Research) Robert Yokelson, Ph.D., Yale University, 1991 (Research) |
