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References to the timing of course offerings which follow
apply only to day courses. Evening and summer school course offerings
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CHEMISTRY COURSES
CHEM 101. INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE CHEMISTRY
This course is designed for students who are unprepared to begin the
study of chemical principles. Emphasis is on elements and their symbols,
names and formulas of compounds, valences, balancing equations, stoichiometry,
and the algebra required for proficiency in chemistry. Prerequisite
or corequisite: MATH 101. This course does not supply any portion of
the science credits required in any CBU degree program. Offered in the
Fall semester. One semester; three credits
CHEM 113. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I
This is the first-semester chemistry course for all students of science
and chemical engineering. Topics include matter, measurements, atoms,
molecules, ions, use of formulas and equations, thermochemistry, gases,
electronic structure, the periodic table, covalent bonding, molecular
structure, liquids and solids, and solutions. Prerequisite: CHEM 101
at Christian Brothers University or high school chemistry and satisfactory
performance on departmental placement examination. Prerequisite or corequisite:
MATH 117 or MATH 131; CHEM 113L. Offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.
One semester; three credits
CHEM 113L. CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES I LABORATORY
This course is designed to illustrate and explain the principles covered
in CHEM 113. Pre-requisite or corequisite: CHEM 113. Offered in the
Fall and Spring. One semester; one credit
CHEM 114. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II
This is the second-semester chemistry course for students of science
and chemical engineering. Topics include chemical equilibrium, precipitations,
acids and bases, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, oxidation and
reduction, electrochemistry, and nuclear reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM
113, 113L. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 114L. Offered in the Spring
semester. One semester; three credit
CHEM 114L. CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES II LABORATORY
This course is designed to illustrate and explain the principles covered
in CHEM 114. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 114. Prerequisite: CHEM
113, 113L. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; one credit
CHEM 115. GENERAL CHEMISTRY
A one-semester survey course in chemistry. Topics include matter, formulas
and equations, thermochemistry, gases, electronic structure of the atom,
the periodic table, bonding, molecular structure, liquids and solids,
chemical kinetics, equilibrium, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite:
MATH 117 or equivalent. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 115L. Offered
in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits
CHEM 115L. GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
A one-semester laboratory course in chemistry designed to illustrate
and explain the concepts covered in CHEM 115. Prerequisite or corequisite:
CHEM 115. One semester; one credit
CHEM 211. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
This course uses both a mechanistic and functional-group approach to
introduce organic concepts. Topics include bonding, functional groups,
stereochemistry, acids and bases, and conformations. Mechanisms covered
include electrophilic addition, SN2, SN1, E1, E2 and radical reactions.
This course deals with compounds from the aliphatic series. Prerequisites:
CHEM 114, 114L. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 211L. Offered in the
Fall semester. One semester; three credits
CHEM 211L. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
This course is designed to teach the student the techniques of organic
chemistry as well as to carry out reactions discussed in class. Some
of the techniques presented are distillation, recrystallization, and
extraction. The experiments will teach the proper methods of carrying
out reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 114, 114L. Prerequisite or corequisite:
CHEM 211. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; one credit
CHEM 212. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
This is the second in a two-semester sequence which builds on CHEM 211.
This course will use a mechanistic and functional-group approach to
introduce organic concepts. Topics include NMR, IR, and UV spectroscopy,
aromaticity, enolates, and polymers. Mechanisms include EAS, NAS, nucleophilic
addition and nucleophilic acyl substitution. This course deals with
compounds from both the aliphatic and aromatic series. Prerequisites:
CHEM 211, 211L. Prerequisite or correquisite: CHEM 212L. Offered in
the Spring semester. One semester; three credits
CHEM 212L. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY
This class is a continuation of CHEM 211L. The lab will be a combination
of spectroscopy, reactions and identification of unknowns. The experiments
carried out in lab will correspond to ones discussed in class. The identities
of the organic unknowns will be determined by chemical and spectroscopic
means. The skills learned in the first semester are used extensively
in this class. Prerequisites: CHEM 211, 211L. Prerequisite or corequisite:
CHEM 212. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; one credit
CHEM 214. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
A course which covers analytical principles and sources of error, principles
of volumetric and gravimetric analysis, electrogravimetry, potentiometric
titrations, and spectrophotometric analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 114,
114L. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 214L. Offered in the Spring
semester. One semester; two credits
CHEM 214L. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 214. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM
214. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; two credits
CHEM 311. ORGANIC QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
This course covers the identification of pure organic compounds and
mixtures. The course includes use of spectroscopy and chromatography
as well as classical techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 212, 212L. One
hour of lecture and six hours of laboratory work per week. One semester;
three credits
CHEM 312. BIOCHEMISTRY
Introduction to the chemistry and metabolism of biologically important
amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, including enzyme systems,
vitamins, hormones and nucleic acids. Prerequisites: CHEM 212, 212L.
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 312L. Offered in the Fall semester.
One semester; three credits
CHEM 312L. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY
This course is a study of the various compounds and reactions considered
in CHEM 312. Typical biochemical analytical methods such as spectrophotometry,
chromatography and centrifugation are utilized. A rigorous study of
enzyme kinetics is included. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 312.
Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; one credit
CHEM 351. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
Studies of the kinetic theory and properties of gases, the laws of thermodynamics,
molecular energies, free energy and equilibrium, phase equilibria, ideal
and real solutions, colligative properties, electrochemistry, rates
and mechanisms of chemical reactions, catalysis, photochemistry, and
collision theory. Prerequisites: CHEM 114, 114L; MATH 231; and PHYS
251, 251L. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 351L. Offered in the Fall
semester.
One semester; three credits
CHEM 351L. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
Laboratory work corresponding to CHEM 351. Prerequisite or corequisite:
CHEM 351. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; one credit
CHEM 352. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
Studies of quantum mechanics and atomic structure, chemical bonding,
spectroscopy and term symbols, molecular statistics, partition functions,
diffraction and crystallography, intermolecular forces, liquids, surface
chemistry, colloids, viscosity and diffusion, and macromolecules. Pre-requisites:
CHEM 351, 351L; PHYS 252, 252L; and MATH 232. Prerequisite or corequisite:
CHEM 352L. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; three credits
CHEM 352L. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY
Laboratory work corresponding to CHEM 352. Prerequisite or corequisite:
CHEM 352. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; one credit
CHEM 415. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
This course is oriented toward the study and use of instruments in chemical
analysis and research. Theory and its application to instrumental methods
of analysis are covered, including basic electronics, spectrophotometry,
electrochemical analysis, and chromatography. Three one-hour lectures
per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 212, 212L, 214, 214L, 351, 351L. Prerequisite
or corequisite: CHEM 352, 352L, 415L. Offered in the Spring semester
of even-numbered years. One semester; three credits
CHEM 415L. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Experiments dealing with basic electronics, optical spectrophotometry,
non-optical spectrometry, electrochemical analysis, and chromatography
are performed. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 415. Offered in the
Spring semester of even-numbered years. One semester; one credit
CHEM 422. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
This course is an in-depth study of the elements (metals and non-metals)
and their compounds. Emphasis is on periodic relationships, theory of
solutions, coordination compounds, and the kinetics of inorganic reactions
in solution. Three one-hour lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 351,
351L. Prerequisites or corequisites: CHEM 212, 212L, 352, 352L, 422L.
Offered in the Spring semester of odd-numbered years. One semester;
three credits
CHEM 422L. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Advanced laboratory techniques are used in the synthesis, analysis,
and purification of inorganic coordination compounds. Prerequisite or
corequisite: CHEM 422. Offered in the Spring semester of odd-numbered
years. One semester; one credit
CHEM 430. RESEARCH SEMINAR I
A study of the chemical literature, selection of a research project,
and initiation of research. Prerequisites: CHEM 212, 212L, 352, 352L.
Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; zero credit
CHEM 431. RESEARCH SEMINAR II
Completion of research project. Oral presentation of research at a meeting
of a learned society. Completion of a written research paper in a format
suitable for publication in a refereed journal. In addition, each student
will prepare a poster and present it at a poster session on campus.
The student must also pass a comprehensive examination in chemistry.
This examination may be administered by the department, or it may be
an external test (such as the GRE) approved by the department. Prerequisite:
CHEM 430. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; two credits
CHEM 432-441. SPECIAL TOPICS
An advanced study in one of the following fields: Inorganic, Organic,
Analytical, Polymer, Physical, or Biochemistry. Prerequisites and corequisites
as described in the syllabus for each Special Topics course. One semester;
one to four credits each
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