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Chemistry Program:
Course Descriptions
CHEM
100. Contemporary Chemistry (4E)
Basic concepts of chemistry will be introduced,
followed by studies of their relationships to one or more selected
topics (life processes, the environment, consumer products, etc.).
This course is intended for students not anticipating further study
in chemistry. This course satisfies the general education requirement
in physical science. Students needing preparation for CHEM 105, CHEM
106 should take CHEM 104.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the
general education requirement in mathematics.
CHEM 101.
Contemporary Chemistry with Laboratory (4E)
Basic concepts of chemistry will be introduced,
followed by studies of their relationships to one or more selected
topics (life processes, the environment, consumer products, etc.).
This course is intended for students not anticipating further study
in chemistry.
Lecture and laboratory. This course satisfies
the general education requirement in physical science. Students
needing preparation for CHEM 105, CHEM 106 should take CHEM 104.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the
general education requirement in mathematics.
CHEM 105.
General Chemistry I (4F)
The fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry
including atomic structure, stoichiometry, gaseous and liquid states,
and solution chemistry.
Lecture and Laboratory. This course
satisfies the general education requirement in physical science
and the general education laboratory requirement.
CHEM 106.
General Chemistry II (4S)
The fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry
including thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, electrochemistry,
chemical kinetics, and a brief introduction to organic chemistry.
Lecture and Laboratory. This course
satisfies the general education requirement in physical science
and the general education laboratory requirement.
Prerequisite: CHEM 105 with a grade
of C or better.
CHEM
305. Quantitative Analysis (4F)
An introduction to gravimetric, volumetric, electrochemical,
spectroscopic, and related statistical methods of analysis.
Lecture and Laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHEM 106 with a grade of C
or better.
Chem 306.
Instrumental Analysis (4S)
Theory and practice of a number of modern techniques
of chemical analysis including chromatography, spectroscopy, electrochemistry,
and computer interfacing. Laboratory work is designed to familiarize
the student with the use of various instruments used in chemical analysis
including infrared, ultraviolet visible, atomic absorption, nuclear
magnetic resonance spectrometers, and gas-liquid and high performance
liquid chromatographs.
Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites: CHEM 305 and CHEM 312.
CHEM 311,
312. Organic Chemistry I, II (4F, 4S)
A systematic survey of the compounds of carbon.
Nomenclature, basic reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, structure
elucidation, and other fundamentals of the field will be pursued.
Lecture and Laboratory (4-5 hours per
week).
Prerequisites: Completion of CHEM 105
and CHEM 106 with grades of C or better. Completion of CHEM 311
with a grade of C or better is required for CHEM 312.
CHEM 325.
Introduction to Chemical Literature (1)
This course will provide an introduction
to the literature of chemistry. Students will learn methods of retrieving
information from traditional primary, secondary, and tertiary sources,
and they will also learn to use computerized databases in retrieving
information.
Prerequisites: CHEM 312 or
consent of the instructor.
CHEM
405. Inorganic Chemistry (4S)
Inorganic chemistry is the study of the principles
of structure and bonding, chemical reactivity, and periodic relationships
of inorganic, organometallic, and bioinorganic systems.
Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites: CHEM 312 with a grade
of C or better.
CHEM 420.
Biochemistry I (4F)
The chemistry of biological systems with emphasis
on the relationship of molecular structure to biological function.
Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites: CHEM 312 with a grade
of C or better.
CHEM 422.
Biochemistry II (4S)
A continuation of the material covered in CHEM
420 with an emphasis on metabolic processes.
Lecture and Laboratory
This course is cross-listed as BIOL 424.
Students may receive credit for either course but not both.
Prerequisites: CHEM 420 with a grade
of C or better.
CHEM 451,
452. Physical Chemistry I, II (4F, 4S)
Quantum mechanics; atomic and molecular structure;
chemical bonding; chemical thermodynamics with applications to phase
equilibria, solution equilibria and electrochemistry; kinetic theory,
reaction rates and statistical thermodynamics; the gaseous, liquid,
and solid states.
Lecture and Laboratory.
Credit is allowed for CHEM 451 without
registration for CHEM 452.
Prerequisites: CHEM 106, PHYS 131,
and MATH 152, or consent of the instructor. CHEM 451 is a prerequisite
for CHEM 452.
CHEM 480.
Topics in Chemistry (2- 4)
A thorough investigation of a specialized area
of chemistry. Topics will be selected by the faculty according to
student interest.
Course may be repeated for credit if the topic
is not repetitive.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.
CHEM 490.
Senior Seminar in Chemistry (4S)
An exploration of a topic in chemistry of current
interest or of special importance. This course will include an overview
of the field or topic including its historical development, its unique
role in chemistry, its interaction with other sciences, and its importance
in a broad cultural and social perspective. Lectures, discussion,
readings of appropriate articles or texts, and student presentations
and/or papers will be required. This course satisfies the senior seminar
requirement of general education. This course may be repeated for
credit provided that the topics are not repetitive.
Prerequisites: 20 semester hours in
chemistry including CHEM 312 and consent of the instructor
CHEM 494.
St. Mary's Project (1-8E)
The project, which may take many forms,
draws on and extends knowledge, skills of analysis, and creative
achievement developed through previous academic work in chemistry.
The student initiates the project, identifies an area of chemistry
to be explored, and proposes a method of inquiry appropriate to
the topic. The project should include a reflection on the social
context, the body of literature, or the conceptual framework to
which it is a contribution. It must be shared with the College community
through posters, presentations, or other means. The project may
be within chemistry, across disciplines, or in a cross-disciplinary
study area. The project is supervised by a chemistry faculty mentor.
Prerequisite: Approval of faculty mentor and department chair of
the student's major(s). Consult faculty mentor for project guidelines.
The course is repeatable for up to a total of eight semester-hours.
CHEM 496. Honors
Project (1-8E)
Senior project required of Honors Program students.
CHEM 398,
498. Off-campus Internship (8-16E)
A variety of off-campus learning opportunities
can be arranged through the director of internships and study abroad.
The off-campus internship is an individually designed experience that
allows the student to explore the relationship between learning in
the classroom and the practical application of knowledge in everyday
work situations.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Internship
Program and approval of the academic adviser and department chair.
Credit/No credit grading.
CHEM 199,
299, 399, 499. Independent Study (1- 4E)
This course consists of an independent creative
or research project designed by the student and supervised by a chemistry
faculty member. The nature of the project, the schedule for accomplishment,
and the means of evaluation must be formalized in a learning contract
prior to registration.
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