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CHEM 100
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Chemistry and Current Issues
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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Designed for non-science majors, this course will examine contemporary science issues and use this context to provide an understanding of the basic chemical processes that govern our lives. Students will learn how scientists study chemical processes, decipher them, and develop them to meet our needs. The importance of the relationship between science and technology and the public's understanding of these issues will also be explored. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course.
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CHEM 107
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General Chemistry for Applied Sciences
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4.0
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FS
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GE
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Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra.
A survey of the principles of chemistry, primarily for students in agriculture, industry and technology, and pre-nursing. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course.
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CHEM 107X
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General Chemistry Problem Session
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1.0
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FS
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Corequisites: CHEM 107.
Designed to supplement CHEM 107 with additional applications of general chemistry for applied sciences. Provides the student with the opportunity for additional assistance in developing problem-solving abilities. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading.
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CHEM 108
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Organic Chemistry for Applied Sciences
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4.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 or equivalent.
A survey of organic chemistry primarily for agriculture, industry and technology, and pre-nursing students. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 111
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General Chemistry
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4.0
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FS
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GE
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Prerequisites: Second-year high school algebra; one year high school chemistry. (One year of high school physics and one year of high school mathematics past Algebra II are recommended.)
Principles of chemistry for students in science, medical, and related professions. Atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, periodic table, gases, solids, liquids, solutions, and equilibrium. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course.
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CHEM 111X
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General Chemistry Problem Session
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1.0
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FS
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Corequisites: CHEM 111.
Designed to supplement CHEM 111 with additional applications of general chemistry. Provides the student with the opportunity for additional assistance in developing problem-solving abilities. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading.
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CHEM 112
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General Chemistry
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4.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 111 with a grade of C- or better.
A continuation of CHEM 111. Chemical energetics, rates of reaction, acids and bases, solubility, oxidation-reduction, and nuclear chemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 112X
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General Chemistry Problem Session
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1.0
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FS
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Corequisites: CHEM 112.
Designed to supplement CHEM 112 with additional applications of general chemistry. Provides the student with the opportunity for additional assistance in developing problem-solving abilities. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading.
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CHEM 180
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Scientific Glass Blowing
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1.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111.
Instruction and practice in scientific glass-blowing. 3 hours laboratory. Credit/no credit grading.
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CHEM 189
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Internship in Chemistry
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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CHEM 198
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Special Topics
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture.
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CHEM 270
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Organic Chemistry
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4.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 112.
An introduction to the theory and mechanism of organic reactions. To be followed by CHEM 370, which completes the two-semester sequence for science majors. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 320
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Quantitative Analysis
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4.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 112 with a grade of C- or higher.
Precision and accuracy in measurements, interpretation of data by statistical analysis, and development of good quantitative techniques. Analysis by gravimetry, titrimetry, potentiometry, chromatography, and spectrometry. 2 hours discussion, 6 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 331
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Physical Chemistry
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: CHEM 320, MATH 220; PHYS 202A & PHYS 202B or PHYS 204A, PHYS 204B, & PHYS 204C.
Thermodynamics of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions; electrochemistry, kinetics, chemical equilibria, introduction to quantum mechanics, and chemical statistics. 3 hours discussion.
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CHEM 332
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Physical Chemistry
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 331.
A continuation of CHEM 331. 3 hours discussion.
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CHEM 345
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Toxicology
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1.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 108 or CHEM 270.
A brief introduction to the principles of toxicology and presentation of facts about current issues related to toxic substances. 1 hour discussion.
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CHEM 350
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Introductory Biochemistry
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 108.
A survey of biochemistry, principally for agriculture, child development, and nursing students. Normally not open to chemistry or biological sciences majors. 3 hours discussion.
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CHEM 350L
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Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CHEM 350.
Fundamental laboratory studies and examination of the major classes of biological compounds. Principally for agriculture, child development, and nursing students. Normally not open to chemistry or biological sciences majors. 3 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 361
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Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
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2.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: CHEM 320, MATH 220; PHYS 202A & PHYS 202B or PHYS 204A, PHYS 204B, & PHYS 204C.
Emphasis on description and theory of inorganic substances. Atomic structure, ionic and covalent bonding, acid-base concepts of inorganic substances, structure, bonding, thermodynamics, and reaction mechanisms of transition metal complexes. 2 hours lecture.
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CHEM 362
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Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
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2.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 361.
A continuation of CHEM 361. 2 hours lecture.
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CHEM 370
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Organic Chemistry
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 270 with a grade of C- or higher.
Lecture continuation of the theory and mechanisms of organic reaction. 3 hours discussion.
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CHEM 370L
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Organic Chemistry Laboratory
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 370 may be taken as a prerequisite or concurrently with CHEM 370L.
Laboratory continuation of the theory and mechanisms of organic reactions. Completes the two-semester sequence for science majors. 3 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 370M
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Organic Chemistry Laboratory
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2.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CHEM 370.
Laboratory continuation of the theory and mechanisms of organic reactions. Completes the two-semester sequence for chemistry majors. 6 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 381
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Integrated Chemistry Laboratory I
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3.0
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FA
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GW
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Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, CHEM 270, CHEM 331 (may be taken concurrently), CHEM 361 (may be taken concurrently).
Integrated application of concepts and techniques in analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry with supervised studies in individual literature searches, including the use of Chemical Abstracts, Patent Indexes, and other reference complations. 2 hours activity, 6 hours laboratory. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors.
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CHEM 382
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Integrated Chemistry Laboratory II
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2.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 331, CHEM 361, CHEM 381; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CHEM 331.
Corequisites: CHEM 382R.
A continuation of CHEM 381. 6 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 382R
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Integrated Chemistry Discussion
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1.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 331, CHEM 361, CHEM 381; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CHEM 332.
Integrated applications of concepts and techniques in analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry. 1 hour discussion.
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CHEM 389
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Internship in Chemistry
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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CHEM 390
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Special Problems in Science Education
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 111, faculty permission.
This course is a supervised study in science outreach to K-14 schools and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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CHEM 398
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Special Topics
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
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CHEM 399
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Special Problems
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 112, faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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CHEM 400
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Senior Seminar in Chemistry
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1.0
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SP
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Presentation and discussion of topics from chemical literature. 2 hours activity.
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CHEM 411
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Chemistry Teaching Methods
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 112, CHEM 270. CHEM 320 is recommended.
This is a special course for science majors and minors who plan on pursuing a career in chemistry education at the secondary school level. Topics include laboratory and stockroom management, planning and running high school-level chemistry laboratory experiments, and mastery of chemistry content related to the high school curriculum. Students also have the opportunity to function as teaching assistants in lower-division chemistry laboratories. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity.
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CHEM 420
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Instrumental Analysis
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2.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: CHEM 332, CHEM 382.
Corequisites: CHEM 483.
Theory and procedures used in separations and instrumental analysis. 2 hours discussion.
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CHEM 440
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Environmental Chemistry
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 112.
A general study of the chemistry of the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere; special focus on the sources and fates of inorganic environmental pollutants. 3 hours discussion.
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CHEM 445
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Environmental Toxicology
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2.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 108 or CHEM 270.
A brief introduction to the principles of toxicology and presentation of facts about current issues related to toxic substances, with special expanded emphasis on environmental aspects of topics presented in CHEM 345. 2 hours discussion.
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CHEM 451
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Biochemistry
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 370 with a grade of C- or higher.
A general study of the chemistry of biomolecules. Conformation and function of enzymes and other proteins; metabolism, energy generation, and storage; brief discussion of chemistry of DNA replication, transcription and translation, and of important physiological processes. 3 hours discussion.
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CHEM 452
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Biochemistry
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 451.
Advanced topics in biochemistry. Biosynthesis of lipids, steroids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Comprehensive study of the chemical role of DNA and RNA in replication, transcription, protein synthesis, and viral activity. 3 hours discussion.
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CHEM 453L
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Biochemistry Laboratory
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisite: CHEM 370L, CHEM 451.
Separation, identification, and/or analysis of biological materials by modern procedures, such as spectrophotometry, chromatography (gas, TLC, column, ion exchange), electrophoresis, enzymology, fluorimetry, and high-speed centrifugation. Fulfills laboratory requirement for certain biological science majors. Does not fulfill requirement for biochemistry major. 3 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 453M
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Biochemistry Laboratory
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisite: CHEM 320, CHEM 370M, CHEM 451.
Separation, identification, and/or analysis of biological materials by modern procedures, such as spectrophotometry, chromatography (gas, TLC, column, ion exchange), electrophoresis, enzymology, fluorimetry, and high-speed centrifugation. This course fulfills laboratory requirements for biochemistry majors. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 455L
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Biochemistry Laboratory
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2.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 320, CHEM 451; CHEM 370L or CHEM 370M; or faculty permission.
Separation, identification, and/or analysis of biological materials by modern procedures, such as spectrophotometry, chromatography (gas, paper, TLC, column, ion exchange), electrophoresis, enzymology, fluorimetry, and high-speed centrifugation. 6 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 473
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Synthetic Organic Chemistry
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1.0
-3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: CHEM 370; CHEM 370L or CHEM 370M.
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Modern synthetic reactions and processes, with emphasis on rearrangement reactions, stereospecific methods, and synthetic design. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units.
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CHEM 474
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Physical Organic Chemistry
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 332, CHEM 370.
Resonance and orbital theory; mechanisms, kinetics, and thermodynamics of organic reactions. 3 hours discussion.
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CHEM 477
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Seminar in Organic Spectroscopy
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CHEM 370.
Solving problems in organic chemistry using NMR, IR, UV, and mass spectral analysis. 1 hour seminar.
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CHEM 483
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Ingrated Chemistry Laboratory III
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2.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: CHEM 381, CHEM 382.
Corequisites: CHEM 420.
A continuation of CHEM 382 with a special emphasis on special projects and instrumentation. 6 hours laboratory.
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CHEM 489
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Internship in Chemistry
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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CHEM 490
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Research in Chemistry
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1.0
-2.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 332.
This course is an independent study offered for 1.0-2.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Original laboratory or library investigation under individual faculty supervision. 6 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
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CHEM 491
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Research Project
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: Open by invitation to chemistry majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; faculty permission.
A research project within chemistry or an interdisciplinary project which involves chemistry. Students will be involved with design, library, laboratory, and data analysis aspects of a research problem. 9 hours supervision.
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CHEM 492
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Research Project
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: CHEM 491.
Not open to students who have completed CHEM 499H; faculty permission. A continuation of CHEM 491. 9 hours supervision.
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CHEM 498
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Special Topics
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture.
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CHEM 499
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Special Problems
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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CHEM 499H
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Honors Research Project
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3.0
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FS
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GW
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Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, CHEM 320, CHEM 331, CHEM 332, CHEM 370M, MATH 220, PHYS 204A, PHYS 204B, PHYS 204C; faculty permission.
Open by invitation to chemistry majors who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Not open to students who have credit for CHEM 491 or CHEM 492. This is an "Honors in the Major" course. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. ABC/no credit grading.
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