INCHEM 100 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
An introductory course providing a survey of general chemical principles and their application to current environmental and social issues. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy, reaction chemistry, solutions, and nuclear power. (Not open toward a major program in biology, chemistry, geology, or chemistry/physics.) Fall, Spring.

INCHEM 103 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY
Lecture-lab course providing a survey of general chemical principles. Topics include matter, energy, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, reaction chemistry, and radioactivity. Knowledge of algebra, exponentials, and logarithms is expected. Three-hour lecture, two-hour laboratory. (Not open toward a major program in biology, chemistry, geology, or chemistry/ physics.) Fall, Spring.

INCHEM 111 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
The first course in a one-year sequence covering fundamental principles and concepts, including stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, periodicity, gases, and thermochemistry. Previous chemistry recommended. For students who plan to take further chemistry courses. Knowledge of algebra, exponentials and logarithms is expected. Three-hour lecture, two-hour laboratory. Fall.

CHEM 112 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
The second course in a one-year sequence covering solids and liquids, solutions, kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. For students who plan to take further chemistry courses. Three-hour lecture, two-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: INCHEM 111 or permission of instructor. Spring.

CHEM 220 FUNDAMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Fundamental introduction to the functional aspects of organic compounds, with emphasis on the biochemical relevance of structural and chemical properties. Designed for those whose one semester of organic chemistry is sufficient. Three-hour lecture, three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: INCHEM 103 or CHEM 112 or permission of instructor. Spring.

CHEM 221 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
The first of a two-course sequence in organic chemistry, emphasizing modern concepts and problem-solving in structure, synthesis and mechanism, based on a functional group approach. Theoretical and practical aspects of modern spectroscopy supports its use in the laboratory course. Threehour lecture, three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Grades C or higher in INCHEM 111 and CHEM 112 or permission of instructor. Fall.

CHEM 222 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
The second of a two-course sequence in organic chemistry, emphasizing modern concepts and problem-solving in structure and synthesis and mechanism, based on a functional group approach. Theoretical and practical aspects of modern spectroscopy supports its use in the laboratory course. Three-hour lecture, three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Grade C or higher in CHEM 221 or permission of instructor. Spring.

CHEM 251 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
Basic principles of quantitative chemical analysis, including solution stoichiometry, statistics, acid-base equilibrium, and calibration methods. Topics include chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy. Three-hour lecture, threehour laboratory. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CHEM 112 or permission of instructor. Fall.

CHEM 294 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
1-4 credits
Introductory work-learning experience related to career interests for which compensation may be received. Positions arranged by students with sponsorship, approval and evaluation by fulltime faculty. Elective credit only (normally 40 hours per credit) for a total of 8 credits per degree program. Prerequisites: 24 total credits earned, 2.0 cumulative GPA, and permission of instructor. Graded Pass/Fail. Fall, Spring.

CHEM 298 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent required of the instructor who will supervise the independent study. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.

CHEM 321 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III
A continuation of modern methods of organic synthesis with a focus on reaction mechanisms, carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, and approaches to the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 222 or permission of instructor. Spring, alternate years.

CHEM 333 MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
Where do drugs come from? How do they work? These questions are addressed from an organic chemical perspective. Topics covered include the action and synthesis of antimicrobials, heart drugs, hormones, and others. Prerequisites: CHEM 222 or permission of instructor. Spring, odd years.

CHEM 341 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
Introduction to quantum chemistry and its applications to atomic and molecular electronic structure and spectroscopy. Three-hour lecture, four-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: MATH 141, MATH 151, and MATH 152, INPHYS 141 and PHYS 142, and CHEM 112, or permission of instructor. CHEM 251 and MATH 251 are desirable, but not required. Fall.

CHEM 342 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
Properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. Thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, conductance, electrical potentials, and kinetics. Three-hour lecture, four-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: MATH 141, MATH 151, and MATH 152, INPHYS 141 and PHYS 142, CHEM 251 or permission of instructor. MATH 251 is desirable, but not required. Spring.

CHEM 363 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
An introduction to modern inorganic chemistry, including a description of transition-metal complexes and their role as catalysts, a discussion of structure and bonding in cluster compounds, and a survey of the reactivity of selected elements of the main group. Three-hour lecture, three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 221 and CHEM 222, CHEM 341 or CHEM 342, or permission of instructor. Spring.

CHEM 373 POLYMER CHEMISTRY
Introduction to polymeric materials and polymer chemistry. Includes methods of polymerization, polymer characterization, physical and chemical properties of polymers, test methodologies, and uses of various commercially important polymeric materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 222 or permission of instructor. Spring, even years.

CHEM 375 BIOCHEMISTRY
Integrated lecture-lab experiences exploring the relationship between structure and function of macromolecules and other biologically active compounds to metabolism and energy utilization of the cell. Practical experiences will introduce students to methodologies, analytical techniques, and data analyses associated with biochemical research. Prerequisites: CHEM 221, CHEM 222, and BIO 110 or permission of instructor. Course also listed as BIO 375. Fall.

CHEM 421 ADVANCED SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY
An advanced, project-oriented laboratory focusing on multistep inorganic and organic synthesis. Prerequisites: Grade C or higher in CHEM 222 and CHEM 363 or permission of the instructor. Spring.

CHEM 454 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
Theory and practice of current methods of analysis. Methods include spectroscopy (UV-Visible, IR, and atomic absorption), chromatography (gas, liquid, and ion), NMR, and coupled instrumentation such as the GC-Mass spectrometer. Threehour lecture, three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 221, CHEM 222, CHEM 341, and CHEM 342 or permission of instructor. Spring.

CHEM 461 X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
Principles of X-ray crystallography as applied to molecular structure determination. Introductory and advanced methods for X-ray structure analysis, including computational chemistry modeling and database retrieval practice. Three-hour lecture, two-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 112, and CHEM 220 or CHEM 221, or permission of instructor. Spring, occasionally.

CHEM 481 LABORATORY TEACHING PRACTICUM
2 credits
Teaching of a college chemistry laboratory under the guidance of a mentor. Students participate in the preparation, instruction, and tory setting. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

CHEM 490 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS
2-4 credits
Advanced topics in chemistry such as environmental chemistry, forensic chemistry, radiological health physics, solid-state chemistry, bio-organic chemistry, or others. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisites: CHEM 222, one chemistry at the 300 level or higher, and permission of instructor. Occasionally.

CHEM 494 ADVANCED COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
1-4 credits
Sequential work-learning experience for which compensation may be received. Positions arranged by students with sponsorship, approval, and evaluation by full-time faculty. Elective credit (normally 40 hours per credit) for a total of 8 credits per degree program. Prerequisites: CHEM 294, 2.0 cumulative GPA, declaration of major, and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Graded Pass/Fail. Fall, Spring.

CHEM 495 SEMINAR
2 credits
Reports and discussions of recent work in inorganic, organic, analytical, physical, environmental, and biological chemistry. Participation by students, faculty, and visitors in written and oral presentations. One-hour class conference. Prerequisites: two advanced courses in chemistry at the 300 level or higher or permission of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Occasionally

CHEM 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Advanced study of various fields of chemistry through individual reading, writing, or laboratory work. Requires a research project conducted under the supervision of chemistry faculty and a written report. One-hour conference. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.