Chemistry

Steven Lee, Chair; Kyle Craig, Richard Daley, J. Anthony Smith.

The department seeks to introduce students to a basic science in a Christian environment and to acquaint majors with the principal chemical disciplines: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical. Majors are encouraged to conduct original investigation as preparation for graduate and professional education and for careers in teaching and the chemical sciences. The department offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.

CHEMISTRY MAJOR (Bachelor of Arts)

A student majoring in chemistry must complete 55 quarter hours in the major, the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. A minor must be chosen for the Bachelor of Arts degree. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Test (MFT) examination in chemistry. Transfer credit accepted towards the chemistry major must be from major's courses at the institution originating the credit.

Major Requirements:

Cognates:

CHEMISTRY MAJOR (Bachelor of Science)

A student majoring in chemistry must complete 67 quarter hours in the major, the required cognates, and the general studies program for the baccalaureate degree as outlined in this bulletin. No minor is required for the Bachelor of Science degree. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Test (MFT) examination in chemistry. Transfer credit accepted towards the chemistry major must be from major's courses at the institution originating the credit.

Major Requirements:

Cognates:

BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR (Bachelor of Science)

The biochemistry major is a joint program offered by the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Chemistry. See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this bulletin.

CHEMISTRY MINOR

A student minoring in chemistry must complete 28 quarter hours; 3 must be upper division. Transfer credit accepted towards the chemistry minor must be from major's courses at the institution originating the credit.

The following courses are required:

CHEMISTRY COURSES (CHEM)

CHEM 101, 102 Introductory Chemistry 4, 4

Introduction to chemistry, covering the fields of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Does not apply toward a major or minor. Must be taken in sequence. One laboratory per week. (Course fees apply.)

CHEM 141, 142, 143 General Chemistry 3, 3, 3

Study of the structure and states of matter; atomic and molecular theory, including valency, periodicity, and bonding; solutions and equilibria, stoichiometry, kinetics, and thermodynamics; and the descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisites or corequisites: MATH 121, 122 or equivalent; CHEM 144, 145, 146.

CHEM 144, 145, 146 General Chemistry Laboratory 1, 1, 1

Laboratory integrated with CHEM 141, 142, 143. One laboratory per week. Corequisite: CHEM 141, 142, 143. (Course fees apply.)

CHEM 264 Chemical Equilibrium And Analysis 4

Study of chemical equilibrium through a perspective of applications in analytical chemistry. Consideration is given to solubility as affected by competing equilibria, to acid-base equilibria in aqueous solutions, and to complexation equilibria; includes an introduction to oxidation reduction equilibria. One laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 143.

CHEM 265 Analytical Instrumental Methods I 4

Primary emphasis is on electrochemistry, optical spectroscopies, and separations techniques. Consideration is given to both the instrumentation and techniques of interest in chemical analysis. One laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 264.

CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry 4

Study of principles of organic chemistry and their applications to the preparation, properties, and reactions of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 143.

CHEM 322, 323 Organic Chemistry 4, 3

Study of principles of organic chemistry and their applications to preparation, properties, and reactions of organic compounds. Spectroscopic analysis of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 321. Corequisite: CHEM 325, 326 or CHEM 335, 336.

CHEM 325, 326 Introduction To Organic Laboratory 1, 1

Introduction to microscale techniques of preparation, purification, and identification of organic compounds. Includes spectroscopic techniques. Intended for non-majors. One laboratory per week. Corequisite: CHEM 322, 323. (Course fees apply.)

CHEM 335, 336 Microscale Organic Laboratory 2, 2

The use of microscale techniques for the preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. Includes spectroscopic techniques. Intended for majors and interested students. Two laboratories per week. Corequisite: CHEM 322, 323. (Course fees apply.)

CHEM 350, 352, 353 Physical Chemistry 3, 3, 3

Survey of important topics in physical chemistry. The first quarter emphasizes quantum theory with applications to atomic structure, molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Second quarter includes thermodynamics applied to phase and chemical equilibria. Third quarter deals with kinetics, transport properties, and molecular dynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 281; PHYS 213 or 253; CHEM 264.

CHEM 354, 355, 356 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1, 1, 1

Laboratory integrated with CHEM 350, 352, 353. Corequisite: CHEM 350, 352, 353.

CHEM 427 Organic Structure and Mechanisms 3

In-depth study of the structures of organic molecules and the theories of reaction mechanisms. One laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 323. Offered odd years only.

CHEM 429 Organic Structural Problems 3

Application of nuclear magnetic resonance, mass and other spectroscopies to organic structural determination. One lecture and two laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 323. Offered even years only.

CHEM 431, 432, 433 Foundations of Biochemistry 4, 4, 2

A first course in biochemistry emphasizing the application of chemical principles to the study of proteins, nucleic acids, enzyme catalysis, membrane transport, bioenergetics, and metabolic pathways. An introduction to cellular signaling is also included. Priority will be given to biochemistry, chemistry, and pre-professional students whose programs require it. Prerequisite: CHEM 323; Recommended BIOL 392.

CHEM 436 Biochemistry Laboratory 2

A laboratory course emphasizing research techniques in biochemistry. Two laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 326 or CHEM 336; Corequisite: CHEM 431.

CHEM 442 Inorganic Chemistry 4

Study of the physical and chemical properties of inorganic and coordination compounds. Emphasis is placed on the use of molecular orbital, ligand field and crystal field theories as tools to understanding the structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds. One laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 143, 350 or permission of instructor. Offered even years only.

CHEM 461 Analytical Instrumental Methods II 4

The study of mass spectrometric, nuclear magnetic resonance and surface or thermal analysis techniques for analytical studies. One laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 265. Offered odd years only.

CHEM 479 Directed Research/Project 1-3

Original investigation of a chemical research problem carried out under the direction of an assigned faculty member. Most projects involve one laboratory period per week per credit hour.

CHEM 494 Cooperative Education 0-3

Chemical research conducted at an off-campus site, usually in an industrial, academic, or government laboratory. A contractual arrangement involving the student, faculty adviser, and the off-campus site is required before work begins. If taken for credit, the student must submit a written report of the research upon completion of the work. Prerequisite: Approval of the department.

CHEM 496, 497, 498 Chemistry Seminar 1, 1, 1

Application of communication skills to the chemical profession. Course will include resume writing, interview skills, literature searching, discussion of chemical literature, poster sessions, writing a paper, and making an oral presentation. Must be taken in sequence. Open only to chemistry and biochemistry majors. Prerequisites: CHEM 264, CHEM 323 or permission of instructor.