Florida State University 2008-2009 General Bulletin Undergraduate Edition

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

Chair: Joseph B. Schlenoff; Professors: Brüschweiler, Cooper, Cross, Dalal, Dorsey, Gilmer, Holton, Krafft, Kroto, Logan, Marshall, Saltiel, Schlenoff, Stiegman, Strouse; Associate Professors: Alabugin, Goldsby, Hilinski, Li, McQuade, Sang, Steinbock; Assistant Professors: Dudley, Latturner, Miller, Nymeyer, Roper, Shatruk, Stagg, Striegel, Yang, Zhu; University Professor: Kasha; Coordinator of General Chemistry Laboratories: Dillon; Coordinator of Upper Division Chemistry Laboratories: Kearley; Professors Emeriti: Choppin, Clark, DeTar, Dougherty, Fulton, Herz, Johnsen, Light, Linder, Mellon, Rhodes, Safron, Schwartz, Sheline, Vickers; Professor Emerita: Hoffman

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers the undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical science. Students seeking BS or BA degrees in chemistry may major in chemistry or environmental chemistry.

A degree in chemistry or biochemistry is suitable preparation for a variety of career choices, including immediate employment in the chemical, biochemical, environmental, and related industries, or graduate study in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical physics, biophysics, or medicine. Chemistry majors should take note of the possibility of earning certification by the American Chemical Society in completing their degree requirements. Details of this program are given below. Additional work in mathematics and physics is appropriate for students planning to conduct graduate work in physical chemistry and chemical physics. For those interested in graduate work in biochemistry or biophysics, the baccalaureate degree in biochemistry or the degree in chemistry with electives including BCH 4053, 4054, and selected biology courses is recommended. Students interested in careers in the environmental sciences, ecology and ecosystem management, and environmental toxicology are encouraged to obtain the chemistry degree with a major in environmental chemistry. In every case students should plan their programs in consultation with an academic adviser. Normally students begin taking courses required for the major in the first year, and it is important to consult with a chemistry adviser as early as possible.

The baccalaureate degree in chemical science is offered to meet the needs of those students whose career goals lie outside chemistry but require a strong foundation in science. This program is appropriate, for example, for a student interested in forensic science, medical technology, oceanography, the earth sciences, or health-allied sciences, or for students planning a career in business, public policy, or law with an emphasis in science and/or technology. Compared to the other degree programs in this department, chemical science has a smaller core of required courses to which students are expected to add elective work in other areas after consultation with their adviser. The chemical science degree is not appropriate for students interested in graduate study in chemistry or closely related disciplines such as biochemistry, environmental chemistry, or marine chemistry, or for students seeking employment in the chemical industry immediately upon graduation.

Computer Skills Competency

All undergraduates at Florida State University must demonstrate basic computer skills competency prior to graduation. As necessary computer competency skills vary from discipline to discipline, each major determines the courses needed to satisfy this requirement. Undergraduate majors in chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical science satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in CHM 3120L.

State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites

The State of Florida has identified common course prerequisites for these University degree programs. These prerequisites are lower-level courses that are required for preparation for the University major prior to a student receiving a baccalaureate degree from Florida State University. They may be taken either at a community college or in a university lower-division program. It is preferred that these common course prerequisites be completed in the freshman and sophomore years.

The following lists the common course prerequisites or approved substitutions necessary for this degree program:

Chemistry

  1. CHM X045/X045L or CHM X040 and CHM X041 or CHM X045C or CHM X045E
  2. CHM X046/X046L or CHM X046C or CHM X046E
  3. MAC X311 or MAC X281
  4. MAC X312 or MAC X282
  5. Choose one of the following sequences:
    1. CHM X210/X210L and CHM X211/X211L
      1. Or
    2. CHM X210C and CHM X211C or PHY X048/X048L and PHY X049/X049L or PHY X048C and PHY X049C or PHY X053C or PHY X053/X053L and PHY X054C or PHY X054/X054L

Biochemistry

  1. BSC X010/X010L and BSC X011L or PCB X010 or PCB X011 or PCB X021 or PCB X131 or BSC X040 or BSC X012 or ZOO X010 or BOT X010 or BSC X041 or BOT X013
  2. CHM X045/X045L
  3. CHM X046/X046L
  4. CHM X210/X210L*
  5. CHM X211/X211L*
  6. MAC X312 *

Chemical Sciences

  1. CHM X045/1045L or CHM X040 and CHM X041 or CHM X045C or CHM X045E
  2. CHM X046/X046L or CHM X046C or CHM X046E
  3. MAC X311
  4. Choose one of the following sequences:
    1. CHM X210/X210L* and CHM X211/X211L
      1. Or
    2. PHY X053C and PHY X054C

Note: Courses marked with an asterisk (*) have at least one acceptable substitute. Please visit http://facts23.facts.org/cpp/transition/alpha_index_2008.htm for a current list of approved substitutes.

Honors in the Major

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers Honors in the Major to encourage students to undertake independent and original research. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Office and Honor Societies" chapter of this General Bulletin, or the departmental Web site at http://www.chem.fsu.edu.

FSU-Teach Program in Teaching Chemistry

For those also interested in teaching chemistry, FSU-Teach is an innovative approach to teacher education that involves a collaboration between scientists, mathematicians and education faculty at Florida State University.  In FSU-Teach, students will develop deep science or mathematics knowledge and the knowledge, skill and experience needed to be an effective science or math teacher.  The program will pay for tuition for the first two courses, and work study positions with scientists, mathematicians and local schools are available. For more information, see our Web site: http://FSU-Teach.fsu.edu.

Requirements

Please review all college-wide degree requirements, including the foreign language requirement, summarized in the "College of Arts and Sciences" chapter of this General Bulletin.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree can be obtained by completion of the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree requirements plus additional courses required by the University as set forth in the "Undergraduate Degree Requirements" chapter of this General Bulletin.

Students who expect to transfer to Florida State University should note that all chemistry courses at the 4000 level applied toward any of the department's majors must be taken at Florida State University unless specifically exempted by the chair by written request.

Prospective majors should note the mathematics and physics requirements. To allow optimal flexibility in planning the upper-division programs, fulfillment of the mathematics requirements should be started in the freshman year. Chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental chemistry majors are required to take General Physics A and B (PHY 2048C and PHY 2049C) as preparation for Physical Chemistry I and II (CHM 4410 and CHM 4411). Chemical science majors may meet the physics requirement with either the calculus-based or non-calculus-based (PHY 2053C and PHY 2054C) physics sequence.

The calculus courses required for the chemistry major constitute a minor in mathematics, and no other minor is necessary. The biology courses required for the baccalaureate degree in biochemistry constitute a minor in biological sciences, and no additional minor is necessary. The two courses in calculus (MAC 2311 and MAC 2312) and the two calculus-based physics courses (PHY 2048C and PHY 2049C) required for the environmental chemistry major constitute an interdepartmental minor approved by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. This interdepartmental minor may be used for the chemical science majors who substitute calculus-based physics for the required non-calculus-based physics. Otherwise the baccalaureate degree in chemical science must include a minor of twelve (12) semester hours in an approved minor field. No courses used for satisfying liberal studies requirements may also be counted toward the minor.

Final clearance for all majors is made by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Students graduating must complete an exit survey, without which the department will not approve graduation.

Academic Performance

No required course in which a student has earned a grade below "C-" may be applied toward any of the degrees in chemistry. Students must also make a "C-" or better in the first semester of a year-sequence course (or obtain the instructor's permission) to continue the sequence. A student who has received more than five unsatisfactory grades (U, F, D-, D, D+) in science or mathematics courses (and their prerequisites) required for any major offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, taken at Florida State University or elsewhere, including repeated unsatisfactory grades in the same required course, will not be permitted to graduate with a degree in that major.

Baccalaureate Degree in Chemistry

Major in Chemistry

Complete the two-semester sequences in general chemistry (CHM 1045, 1045L, 1046, 1046L, or CHM 1050, 1050L, 1051, 1051L); organic chemistry (CHM 2210, 2211, 2211L); analytical chemistry (CHM 3120, 3120L, 4130, 4130L); physical chemistry (CHM 4410, 4410L, 4411, 4411L); and one semester of inorganic chemistry (CHM 4610) and the associated laboratory (CHM 4610L). Also required are mathematics through calculus III and two semesters of calculus-based physics. The physics and math requirements should be met before taking physical chemistry.

Major in Environmental Chemistry

Complete the two-semester sequences in general chemistry (CHM 1045, 1045L, 1046, 1046L, or CHM 1050, 1050L, 1051, 1051L); organic chemistry (CHM 2210, 2211, 2211L); analytical chemistry (CHM 3120, 3120L, 4130, 4130L); physical chemistry (CHM 4410, 4410L, 4411, 4411L); and two semesters of advanced work in chemistry of the environment, including some aspects of aquatic, atmospheric, and geological chemistry. Field work and modeling in environmental systems are encouraged as a part of this advanced work. A list of appropriate courses that satisfy the advanced chemistry of the environment requirement may be obtained from the environmental chemistry adviser or the departmental Web site. Also required are mathematics through calculus II, two semesters of calculus-based physics, two semesters of either biology or geology (at least one of these courses must include a lab), and one semester of computer programming, numerical modeling, advanced statistics, or calculus III. Calculus III is recommended as preparation for physical chemistry. The physics and math requirements should be met before taking physical chemistry.

American Chemical Society Certification

Students obtaining the baccalaureate degree in chemistry may obtain certification from the American Chemical Society (ACS). Certification requires completion of the core chemistry curriculum listed above, plus BCH 4053 and one additional upper-level chemistry course. Independent research taken as CHM 4905r Directed Individual Study or 4906r Honors Work may be counted as the upper-level chemistry course, provided that a final report is written by the student. Students planning to obtain ACS certified degrees should have their program of studies approved by an adviser in the department.

Baccalaureate Degree in Biochemistry

Students must complete the two semester sequences in general chemistry (CHM 1045, 1045L, 1046, 1046L, or CHM 1050, 1050L, 1051, 1051L); organic chemistry (CHM 2210, 2211, 2211L); analytical chemistry (CHM 3120, 3120L, 4130, 4130L); physical chemistry (CHM 4410, 4411); and biochemistry (BCH 4053, 4054) along with one of the following laboratories: physical chemistry (CHM 4410L and 4411L), biochemistry (BCH 4053L), or honors research (CHM 4906r). Mathematics through calculus II and two semesters of calculus-based physics are also required and should be completed before taking physical chemistry. Calculus III is recommended as preparation for physical chemistry. Further, the following biology courses are required: general biology (BSC 2010, 2010L, 2011, 2011L), genetics (PCB 3063), and a biology elective from a list obtained from the biochemistry adviser or the departmental Web site.

Baccalaureate Degree in Chemical Science

Students must complete the two-semester sequences in general chemistry (CHM 1045, 1045L, 1046, 1046L, or CHM 1050, 1050L, 1051, 1051L); organic chemistry (CHM 2210, 2211, 2211L); analytical chemistry (CHM 3120, 3120L, 4130, 4130L); physical chemistry (CHM 3400 or both CHM 4410 and 4411); mathematics through calculus I; and a two-semester sequence in physics, either with or without the use of calculus. Chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental chemistry majors cannot double major in chemical science.

Suggested Specialized Electives for Chemical Science

Medicine

Students intending to study medicine are advised to satisfy the minimum requirements with BSC 2010, 2010L, 2011, 2011L; PCB 3063; and the four (4) credit hour premedical Human Biochemistry course. Vertebrate Physiology (PCB 3743) is a recommended elective. Furthermore, calculus II, the calculus-based physics courses, and certain other upper-level biology courses may provide additional preparation for the MCAT and subsequent coursework in medical school. These students should prepare programs of study in consultation with advisers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and with the College of Medicine.

Forensic Science

Students intending to pursue a career in forensic science may choose to major in chemical science with the addition of the following courses: BSC 2010, 2010L, 2011, 2011L and a biochemistry course with lab (BCH 3023C, or BCH 4053 and BCH 4053L). Certain government agencies (e.g. the FBI) may recommend a background in accounting.

Oceanography

Students intending to specialize in oceanography are advised to include OCE 4011 in the program of studies, along with selected electives in biological and earth sciences (e.g., GLY 4240; OCC 5050).

Business

The baccalaureate degree in chemical science with a minor in business can prepare students for management and marketing positions in the chemical and other technical industries and also provide a strong technical background for students interested in entering programs such as that for the master of business administration (MBA) degree. Suggested minor courses are at least one course each in accounting, management, marketing, and finance and one or more business electives. In addition, courses in economics and behavioral science (satisfying liberal studies social sciences requirement) and in computer programming, statistics, and written composition beyond basic English are recommended. Consult with an adviser in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and with a representative of the College of Business in preparing a specific program.

Requirements for a Minor in Chemistry

The requirements for a minor in chemistry include the two-semester sequence in general chemistry (CHM 1045, 1045L, 1046, 1046L, or CHM 1050/1050L, 1051/1051L) and at least one of the following course sequences: CHM 2210–2211, CHM3120–3120L, CHM 4410–4411. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours is required, at least four (4) semester hours of which must be taken at Florida State University. Grades below "C–" will not be accepted for minor credit.

Advanced Placement in Chemistry

Students with an Advanced Placement (AP) score of 3 will receive four (4) semester hours of credit in CHM 1020/1020L; an AP score of 4 earns the student credit for CHM 1045, 1045L; an AP score of 5 earns the student credit for CHM 1045, 1045L, 1046, and 1046L. Students with an AP score of 3 are eligible to take a departmental placement exam for CHM 1045 and 1045L.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma holders with a score of 4 will receive three (3) semester hours of credit in CHM 1020C. Those with a score of 5 or higher will earn credit for CHM 1020 (2 hours) and 1045/1045L (4 hours).

Policy on Reduced Credit

Students may* register for reduced credit if CHM 1032 is taken after passing CHM 1020, if CHM 1045 is taken after passing CHM 1020, or if CHM 1045 is taken after passing CHM 1032, as indicated in the following table:

Sequence of Lecture Courses Taken: Semester Hours Awarded for Each Course:
  CHM 1020 CHM 1032 CHM 1045
CHM 1020 only 3 — —
CHM 1032 only — 3 —
CHM 1045 only — — 3
CHM 1020, then 1032 3 2 —
CHM 1020, then 1045 3 — 2
CHM 1020, then 1032,  then 1045 3 2 1
CHM 1032, then 1045 — 3 2

* Students seeking admission to professional programs such as medicine or pharmacy should not take courses for reduced credit.

Note: CHM 1020 and 1032 are not preparatory courses for CHM 1045 and should not normally be taken prior to beginning the general chemistry sequence.

Definition of Prefixes

BCH—Biochemistry (Biophysics)

CHM—Chemistry

CHS—Chemistry: Specialized

ISC—Interdisciplinary Sciences

PSC—Physical Sciences

SCE—Science Education

Undergraduate Courses

General Chemistry

CHM 1020. Chemistry for Liberal Studies (3). Intended to provide the non-science major with an introductory study of chemistry principles without an extensive use of mathematics. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the liberal studies science requirement with chemistry and will take no further chemistry courses. This course is not designed as a preparatory course for CHM 1045. Major topics include elementary atomic theory, gas laws, states of matter. Credit not allowed for CHM 1020 after taking CHM 1032, 1045, or equivalent.

CHM 1020L. Chemistry for Liberal Studies Laboratory (1). Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 1020. Laboratory, two (2) hours. No credit allowed after taking CHM 1045. Laboratory emphasizing major topics from CHM 1020: quantitative observations, properties of matter, separation of mixtures.

CHM 1032. Survey of General Chemistry (3). Lecture. Prerequisite: MAC 1105. The first course in general chemistry for students in nursing, nutrition and fitness, and other areas requiring a short course leading to CHM 2200. Students taking CHM 1032 after taking CHM 1020 may register for reduced credit; see Policy on Reduced Credit.

CHM 1045. General Chemistry I (3). Lecture, three (3) hours per week, and recitation, one (1) hour. Prerequisite: MAC 1105 with a grade of "C–" or better or placement beyond MAC 1105 on the University's math department exam. Corequisite: CHM 1045L. Topics include chemical symbols, formulas, and equations; states of matter; reactivity in aqueous solution; electronic structure, bonding, and molecular geometry. Students taking CHM 1045 after taking CHM 1020 and/or CHM 1032 may register for reduced credit, as indicated In the department's policy on reduced credit.

CHM 1045L. General Chemistry I Laboratory (1). Laboratory, three (3) hours per week. Corequisite: CHM 1045. Safety goggles and a scientific calculator are required for every class.

CHM 1046. General Chemistry II (3). Lecture, three (3) hours per week, and recitation, one (1) hour. Prerequisites: CHM 1045 and 1045L or CHM 1050 and 1050L (all with a grade "C–" or better). Corequisite: CHM 1046L. Topics include intermolecular forces, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, elementary thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.

CHM 1046L.  General Chemistry II Laboratory (1). Laboratory three (3) hours per week. Corequisite: CHM 1046. Safety goggles and scientific calculator are required for every class.

CHM 1050. Honors General Chemistry I (3). Lecture. Prerequisites: MAC 1105 and high school chemistry. Corequisite: CHM 1050L. A first general chemistry course for honors students. Topics include kinetic theory, atomic theory of matter, atomic structure and the periodic chart, condensed phases, introductory chemical bonding.

CHM 1050L.  Honors General Chemistry I Laboratory (1). Laboratory, three (3) hours. Corequisite: CHM 1050. Introduction to quantitative techniques. Introduction to chemical laboratory. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic spectra, gases, and acids and bases. Safety goggles and scientific calculator are required for every laboratory.

CHM 1051. Honors General Chemistry II (3). Lecture. Prerequisites: CHM 1050 and 1050L or CHM 1045 and 1045L with instructor permission. Corequisite: CHM 1051L. Continuation of general chemistry for honors students. Solution equilibria; acid/base chemistry; oxidation, reduction, and electrochemical cells; chemical analysis; hydrides and oxides of the elements; kinetics; advanced bonding and structure.

CHM 1051L.  Honors General Chemistry II Laboratory (2). Laboratory conference, one (1) hour; laboratory, five (5) hours. Corequisite: CHM 1051. Opportunity for research-based special projects. Safety goggles and scientific calculator are required for every laboratory.

CHM 3930r. Special Topics in Chemistry (1–3). May be repeated to a maximum of three (3) semester hours.

CHM 4090L.  Science Glassblowing (1). Laboratory, one (1) hour. Restricted to advanced science majors. Laboratory instruction of fundamental glassblowing techniques of greatest utility to the experimental scientist who may require custom glassware.

CHM 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). Prerequisites: Upper class standing and "B" average in chemistry courses. May be repeated to a maximum of eighteen (18) semester hours.

CHM 4906r. Honors Work (1–6). For honors in the major work only. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) hours.

ISC 3076. Science, Technology, and Society (3). The role played by science and technology in American society is considered by examining the organization of the scientific enterprise, the realities of scientific life versus portrayals of scientists in the media, how science is funded, its economic and its intellectual significance, dilemmas posed by progress in science and technology, and societal conditions under which science flourishes. This course cannot be used as credit toward a major or a minor in a science department. At least junior standing or permission of instructor is required.

PSC 2801C. Physical Science for EC/EE Teachers (4). This course is designed for prospective elementary and early childhood education majors. The course integrates physics and chemistry. The course includes laboratory exercises. Students will work in groups in a hands-on, minds-on approach to learning physical science.

SCE 4939r. Seminar in Contemporary Science, Mathematics, and Science Education (1). Presentations of contemporary and interesting issues in sciences, mathematics, or teaching methods. Content will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated to a maximum of four (4) semester hours.

Analytical Chemistry

CHM 3120. Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (2). Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or better in CHM 1046 and CHM1046L. This lecture-based course covers statistical analysis of analytical data, acid-base equilibria, acid-base titrations, electrochemistry, analytical separations, as well as atomic and molecular optical spectroscopy.

CHM 3120L. Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2). Corequisite: CHM 3120. This is the laboratory portion of Introduction to Analytical Chemistry. Experiments include: potentiometric titration of acid mixtures, spectrophotometric determination of pH, spectrophotometric determination of iron in drinking water, lithium by flame emission, fluoride ion-selective electrodes, copper in metal alloys by liquid-liquid extraction, and quantitative analysis of hydrocarbons by gas chromatography.

CHM 4080. Environmental Chemistry I (3). Prerequisites: CHM 1046, and CHM 1046L. The application of geochemical principles to environmental issues. Topics include: an evaluation of contaminants in surface and ground water; hydrocarbon geochemistry and petroleum contamination; waste management, including solid, toxic and nuclear waste; air quality issues, including radon and asbestos; geologic hazards in upland and coastal areas; environmental methods and instrumentation, quality assurance, and quality control in environmental analysis; principles of toxicology; risk assessment and risk management.

CHM 4081. Environmental Chemistry II (3). Prerequisites: CHM 2211. Organic geochemistry of natural waters and sediments. An overview of the sources of organic matter in aquatic systems, the important reactions and transport mechanisms that control the biochemical cycling of organic carbon in these systems, and the impact of naturally-occurring organic carbon on environmental and ecological processes. Attention will also be devoted to anthropogenic (xenobiotic) organic molecules. Discussion of how analytical techniques such as 13C NMR, mass spectroscopy, and capillary electrophoresis provide useful organic biogeochemical information.

CHM 4130.  Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3). Prerequisites: CHM 3120 and CHM 3120L with a grade of "C–" or better, as well as PHY 2048C or PHY 2053C. Corequisite: CHM 4410. This course covers data analysis, laboratory computers, atomic and molecular optical spectroscopy, nuclear-magnetic resonance spectroscopy, chromatography and electrophoresis, electrochemistry, and mass spectrometry.

CHM 4130L.  Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1). Corequisite: CHM 4130 (recommended before CHM4130L). This is the laboratory portion of CHM 4130, Advanced Analytical Chemistry. Experiments include: signal enhancement by filtering and ensemble averaging, flame spectroscopy determination of Li and Mg, spectroflurometric determination of quinine, UV-visible spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPCL) simulations, Raman spectroscopy, solvent extraction and gas chromatography, as well as HPLC determination of analgesics.

Biochemistry

BCH 3023C. Introduction to Biochemistry (3). Lecture, two (2) hours; laboratory, three (3) hours, alternating with one (1) hour recitation. Prerequisite: CHM 2200C. A survey of modern biochemistry with special emphasis on those concepts that might be of use to nutrition and food scientists.

BCH 4053. General Biochemistry I (3). Lecture, three (3) hours. Prerequisite: CHM 2210. Corequisite: CHM 2211. The first biochemistry course recommended for chemistry and biology majors and for students who intend to study medicine. Structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, membranes, and other cellular constituents. Enzyme catalysis bioenergetics. Carbohydrate metabolism and oxidative phosphorylation.

BCH 4053L. General Biochemistry I Laboratory (3). Corequisite: BCH 4053. Laboratory conference, one (1) hour; laboratory, six (6) hours. Laboratory methods in biochemistry including electrophoresis, chromatography, cell fractionation, enzyme assays, ligand interactions, and recombinant DNA technology.

BCH 4054. General Biochemistry II (3). Lecture, three (3) hours. Prerequisite: BCH 4053. Intermediary metabolism. Structure and expression of genetic information.

BCH 4605. Mammalian Biochemistry and Genetics (3). Lecture, three (3) hours. Prerequisites: BCH 4054 and PCB 3063. Biochemistry and molecular biology with the emphasis on mammalian systems. Biochemical basis of metabolic diseases.

Inorganic Chemistry

CHM 4610. Inorganic Chemistry (3). Lecture, three (3) hours. Prerequisites: CHM 2211 and CHM 2211L. Corequisite: CHM 4410 or instructor permission. Physical principles, systematics in the chemistry of periodic groups, descriptive chemistry of the inorganic elements. Topics such as atomic structure and the periodic classification of the elements, chemical bonding, chemical reaction, acid-base chemistry, chemistry of main group elements, and coordination chemistry of the transitional elements will be included.

CHM 4610L. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1). Laboratory conference, one (1) hour; laboratory three (3) hours. Prerequisite: CHM 4610. Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds.

CHS 4100C. Techniques of Radiochemistry (3). Lecture, two (2) hours; laboratory, six (6) hours. Prerequisite: Physical chemistry or instructor permission. Principles of nuclear and radiochemistry. Techniques and applications of radiotracers are studied. The course is designed to prepare students in the theory and practice of nuclear science in chemistry and related science.

Organic Chemistry

CHM 2200. Survey of Organic Chemistry (3). Lecture, three (3) hours. Prerequisite: CHM 1032 or CHM 1045 and 1045L and CHM 1046 and 1046L. A one-semester survey of organic chemistry intended for students in nutrition and fitness (fitness option), or for students needing an overview of organic compounds, functional groups, and reactions.

CHM 2200L. Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1). Laboratory, four (4) hours. Corequisite: CHM 2200.

CHM 2210. Organic Chemistry I (3). Lecture, three (3) hours; recitation one (1) hour. Prerequisite: CHM 1046 and CHM1046L with a grade of "C– " or better. Fundamentals of structure and chemical behavior of organic molecules. The first course in a sequence for chemistry majors, premedicine students, biologists, and others requiring good background in organic chemistry.

CHM 2211. Organic Chemistry II (3). Lecture, three (3) hours; recitation one (1) hour. Prerequisite: CHM 2210 with a grade of "C–" or better or instructor permission.

CHM 2211L. Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (3). Laboratory conference, one (1) hour; laboratory, seven (7) hours. Prerequisite: CHM 2210 with a grade of "C–" or better. Corequisite: CHM 2211.

Physical Chemistry

CHM 3400. General Physical Chemistry (4). Lecture, three (3) hours; recitation, one (1) hour. Prerequisites: CHM 1046, CHM 1046L, and calculus I. An elementary treatment of general physical chemistry, including thermodynamics, equilibrium, electromotive force, kinetics, atomic structure, and an introduction to quantum theory. For the chemical science major and interested nonmajors.

CHM 4410, 4411. Physical Chemistry I, II (3, 3). Lecture, three (3) hours. Prerequisites: CHM 1045 and CHM 1045L or instructor permission; MAC 2312 recommended. Corequisite: PHY 2049C. Thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, reaction kinetics, introduction to quantum mechanics, introduction to statistical mechanics.

CHM 4410L. Physicochemical Measurements and Techniques I (1). Laboratory, three (3) hours. Corequisite: CHM 4410. Satisfaction of the University's requirement for computer skills is recommended before attempting this course.

CHM 4411L. Physicochemical Measurements and Techniques II (2). Laboratory, six (6) hours. Prerequisite: CHM 4410L. Corequisite: CHM 4411. Satisfaction of the University's requirement for computer skills is recommended before attempting this course.

Graduate Courses

Analytical Chemistry

CHM 5086. Environmental Chemistry I (3).

CHM 5087. Environmental Chemistry II (3).

CHM 5138. Mass Spectrometry (3).

CHM 5140. Introduction to Chemical Instrumentation (3).

CHM 5151. Optical Methods of Chemical Analysis (3).

CHM 5153. Electrochemistry (3).

CHM 5154. Chemical Separations (3).

CHM 5180r. Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry (1–3).

CHM 5454. Polymer Characterization (3).

CHM 6190r. Analytical Chemistry Seminar (1).

CHM 6191r. Analytical Chemistry Seminar (1). (S/U grade only.)

Biochemistry

BCH 5405. Molecular Biology (3).

BCH 5505. Structure and Function of Enzymes (3).

CHM 5506. Biophysical Chemistry and Macromolecules I (3).

CHM 5507. Biophysical Chemistry and Macromolecules II (3).

BCH 5745. Chemical and Physical Characterization of Biopolymers (3).

BCH 5886r. Special Topics in Biochemistry and Cell Biology (1–3).

BCH 5887r. Special Topics in Biochemistry and Cell Biology (1–3).

BCH 6896r. Biochemistry Seminar (1).

BCH 6897r. Biochemistry Seminar (1). (S/U grade only.)

Inorganic Chemistry

CHS 5455C. Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry for Secondary Science Teachers (3).

CHM 5620. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry (3).

CHM 5680r. Current Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (1–3).

CHM 5681r. Current Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (1–3).

CHM 6690r. Inorganic Chemistry Seminar (1).

CHM 6691r. Inorganic Chemistry Seminar (1). (S/U grade only.)

Organic Chemistry

CHM 5225. Advanced Organic Chemistry—Structure (3).

CHM 5226. Advanced Organic Chemistry—Reactions (3).

CHM 5245. Physical Organic Chemistry (3).

CHM 5250. Advanced Organic Synthesis (3).

CHM 5330. Graduate Survey of Organic Chemistry (3).

CHM 5380r. Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (1–3).

CHM 6390r. Organic Chemistry Seminar (1). (S U grade only.)

Physical Chemistry

CHM 5440. Physical and Chemical Kinetics (3).

CHM 5460. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (3).

CHM 5461. Advanced Statistical Mechanics (3).

CHM 5470. Valence Theory (3).

CHM 5480. Quantum Mechanics (3).

CHM 5481. Advanced Quantum Mechanics (3).

CHM 5506. Biophysical Chemistry and Macromolecules I (3).

CHM 5507. Biophysical Chemistry and Macromolecules II (3).

CHM 5580r. Special Topics in Physical Chemistry (1–3).

CHM 5581r. Special Topics in Physical Chemistry (1–3).

CHM 5585. Experimental Methods in Physical Chemistry (3).

CHM 6590r. Physical Chemistry Seminar (1).

Multiple Area Courses

CHM 5823r. Supervised Research (1–5). (S/U grade only.)

CHM 5830r. Directed Individual Study (1–6).

CHM 5831r. Directed Individual Study (1–6). (S/U grade only.)

CHM 5832r. Directed Individual Study (1–6). (S/U grade only.)

CHM 5833r. Directed Individual Study (1–6). (S/U grade only.)

CHM 5910. Chemical Research (3).

CHM 5911. Chemical Research (3).

CHM 5912. Chemical Research (3).

CHM 5935r. Chemistry Seminars (0). (S/U grade only.)

CHM 5940r. Supervised Teaching (1–5). (S/U grade only.)

CHM 5945. Seminar on Chemical Education (1). (S/U grade only.)

For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and master's and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin.

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