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 117. 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, 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. Corequisite: 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. Prerequisite 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 thermodynamics and kinetics, equilibrium, precipitations, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, electrochemistry, and nuclear reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 113, 113L. Corequisite: CHEM 114L. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; three credits.
CHEM 114L. CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES II LABORATORY.
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 114. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 114. Prequisite: 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. Prequisite 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 is an introductory course covering all of the principle functional groups, stereochemistry, chromatography and spectroscopy. The course is structured around the principal reaction types and includes examples from both the aliphatic and aromatic series. Particular attention is given to the mechanisms of organic reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 114 and 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 familiarize the student with the commonly practiced methods of isolation and purification of organic compounds such as recrystallization, distillation, extraction and steam distillation. Some spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques are also introduced. Some single step syntheses will be performed. Prerequisite: 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 covering the fundamentals of organic chemistry,with an increasing emphasis and a continuing emphasis on reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite : CHEM 211, 211L. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 212L. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; three credits
CHEM 212L. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY.
This is the second in a two semester sequence. The skills learned in the first semester are put into practice in carrying out single as well as multistep syntheses. Spectroscopic techniques as well as chromatography are reinforced. Prerequisite: 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 will include 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, partition functions, the laws of thermo dynamics, molecular energies, free energy and equilibrium, introduction to quantum mechanics, ideal and real solutions, colligative properties, and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 114, 114L; MATH 231; and PHYS 251, 251L. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 315L. 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 phase equilibria, quantum mechanics and atomic structure, chemical bonding, spectroscopy, diffraction, rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions, catalysis, photochemistry, collision theory, and macromolecules. Prerequisites: CHEM 351, 351L; PHYS 252, 252L; and MATH 232. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 353L. 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 to 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 referenced journal. The student must also pass a comprehensive examination in chemistry. This examination may be adminstered 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. Prerequisite: CHEM 351, 351L and Completion of other required lower numbered courses in the particular field of study. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 352, 352L. One semester; one to four credits each