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CHM 101 Chemistry in Context I
4 credits
Offered for non-science major to satisfy the natural science core requirement. The course introduces the science of chemistry in the context of real world problems. Sufficient chemistry background is introduced to enable the student to develop an understanding of problems like global warming, air pollution, water quality, and acid rain and possible alternatives for dealing with them.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): High school chemistry is recommended.
Fall only
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CHM 102 Chemistry in Context II
4 credits
Offered for non-science majors to satisfy the natural science core requirement. The course continues to introduce the science of chemistry in the context of real world problems such as alternate energy sources, nuclear energy, plastics and polymers, pharmaceuticals, food and genetic engineering.
Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 2 hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 101
Spring only
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CHM 104 General Chemistry
4 credits
This course is intended for students majoring in physical therapy, nursing or another health science. Principles of atomic theory, stoichiometry, chemical reactivity, gas and solution behavior, and nuclear chemistry.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours.
Prerequisite(s): High school chemistry or permission of instructor
Fall and Summer only
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CHM 133 Chemical Principles I
4 credits
Comprehensive study of the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry. The study of atomic structure, ionic and molecular compounds and their reactions, including stoichiometry, and an introduction to thermodynamics. Principles and techniques of systematic qualitative analysis and an introduction to quantitative laboratory procedures.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): High school chemistry or permission of instructor.
Fall only
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CHM 134 Chemical Principles II
4 credits
Continuation of the comprehensive study of the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry. The study of the physical states of matter, solutions, kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, thermo-dynamics and electrochemistry. Further hands-on laboratory experience illustrating chemical theory and qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 133
Spring only
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CHM 210 Descriptive Chemistry
3 credits
Discussion and study of elements and their compounds, emphasizing the relationship between the periodic table, chemical and physical properties, and commercial and industrial applications. The study will also include organic compounds and polymers. * Chemistry majors are required to take a minimum of three credits of either CHM 490 or CHM 460 for graduation.
Lecture: 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 243
Spring only
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CHM 224 Analytical Chemistry
4 credits
An application of the principles of chemical equilibrium into the theory and practice of gravimetric, volumetric, electrochemical and spectroscopic methods in quantitative chemical analysis with an emphasis on the statistical treatment of data. The laboratory focuses on gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric, and spectroscopic methods of analysis with an emphasis on the technique required to produce accurate and precise results.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 4 hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 134
Fall only
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CHM 243 Organic Chemistry I
4 credits
Properties, reactions, and spectroscopic analysis of the major classes of carbon compounds. The concepts of chemical structure and functional group will serve as a basis for understanding organic reaction mechanisms and organic synthesis. Laboratory preparation and analysis of a variety of organic compounds.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 134
Fall only
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CHM 244 Organic Chemistry II
4 credits
A continuation of the properties, reactions, and spectroscopic analysis of the major classes of carbon compounds. The concepts of chemical structure and functional group will serve as a basis for understanding organic reaction mechanisms and organic synthesis. Laboratory preparation and analysis of a variety of organic compounds.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 243
Spring only
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CHM 343 Introduction to Physical Chemistry
4 credits
States and structure of matter; thermodynamics; and thermochemistry.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 4 hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 244 , PHY 222 , MTH 152 or MTH 172
Alternate years
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CHM 353 Biochemistry I
3 credits
The study of basic chemical and physical principles in living systems, bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, and the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids/proteins and nucleic acids.
Lecture: 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 244 ; Concurrent registration for CHM 363 is required for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors.
Fall only
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CHM 354 Biochemistry II
3 credits
An in-depth study of the principles and mechanisms underlying bioenergetics, and the integration and hormonal control of the major metabolic pathways. Other topics include the metabolism of fasting/eating, stress, diabetes and alcoholism, free radicals and antioxidants, DNA repair, biochemistry of apoptosis, receptors and transsignaling, lipoprotein/platelet metabolism and cardiovascular risk, and various aspects of clinical chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 353
Spring only
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CHM 355 Physical Chemistry I
4 credits
Properties and structure of gases, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, phase equilibrium, solutions, electrochemistry.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 172 , PHY 222
Fall only
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CHM 356 Physical Chemistry II
4 credits
Structure of matter, quantum theory, bonding, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, kinetics.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 355
Spring only
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CHM 370 Junior Chemistry Seminar
1 credit
This course will prepare students for research requirements in the major by guiding them through the process of writing a research proposal, analyziang and presenting information in the literature, and discussing ethics in the application of scientific research.
Lecture: 1 hour
Prerequisite(s): CHM 244
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CHM 410 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3 credits
A comprehensive study of the current theories of bonding and structure within inorganic compounds. The study of transition metal chemistry, their complexes, and the organometalic chemistry of main group elements and transition metals.
Lecture: 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 244
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CHM 420 Polymer Chemistry
3 credits
An introduction to the synthesis, properties, and characterization of polymers. The course will cover both addition and condensation polymers, catalysis, and modern methods and instrumentation for the characterization of macromolecules.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 244
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CHM 450 Special Topics
1-3 credits
Topic may vary from semester to semester and will be announced with preregistration information and course hours. Students will acquire expertise in a specialized field of chemistry. The precise field of chemistry offered will depend on the requests from students and availability of a qualified faculty member to teach the course.
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CHM 460 Research in Chemistry
1-3 credits
Chemical research under the direction of a faculty member of the chemistry department. Students are expected to perform a minimum of three hours of laboratory studies per week per credit hour. The student may register for fewer than three credits with permission of the research director, as long as a total of three credits of research are completed prior to graduation. If the student desires, research in chemistry may be taken as an elective up to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 134 or permission of instructor.
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CHM 470 Senior Chemistry Seminar
2 credits
This course is a capstone course for Biochemistry and Chemistry majors. Students will prepare and deliver an oral presentation, prepare and present a poster, and write a research report or an intensive literature review paper.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): CHM 370
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CHM 490 Chemistry Internship
3-6 credits
Academic study combined with work experience in an industrial or academic lab.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or approval of Chemistry faculty.
Summer only
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Clinical Laboratory Science |
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CLS 401 Clinical Chemistry
7 credits
Enzymology, endocrinology, biochemistry of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins, metabolism of nitrogenous end products, physiology and metabolism of fluids and electrolytes, and toxicology as related to the body and diseases. The technical procedures include colorimetry, spectrophometry electrophoresis, chromatography, automation, and quality control.
Fall only
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Health Care Informatics |
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HCI 510 Modeling Health Information
3 credits
This course presents the foundation concepts of modeling health and healthcare information, including the principal process and data modeling methodologies and notation systems. Students will explore these techniques to create components of an enterprise information architecture for reference in subsequent courses. Modeling standards and best practices are covered along with model quality assessment. The course concludes by examining the use of information models for process redesign and reengineering, and applications in computational biology and chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 500 and current enrollment in the MSHI program.
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Physics |
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PHY 135 Introduction to Physical Science
4 credits
An introduction to selected areas of the physical sciences of astronomy, chemistry and physics, primarily in the area of physics.
Lecture: Integrated Lecture Laboratory: 5 hours.
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