CHY 101 Chemistry for Everyday Living. A non-mathematical introduction to the basic principles of chemistry with an emphasis on chemistry relevant to everyday life. Topics will include nuclear, food, agricultural, drug, cosmetic, and polymer chemistry. (Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.) May be taken with or without CHY 102. Cr. 3.

CHY 102 Chemistry for Everyday Living Laboratory. Accompanies CHY 101. Experiments wil emphasize topics relevant to everyday living. (Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.) Cr. 1.

CHY 121 Introduction to Chemistry. Topics include: units and definitions, atomic structure, bonding, chemical change, concentration of solutions, reaction rates and equilibria, acid-base chemistry, and summary topics such as ozone in the atmosphere or electrochemistry and corrosion. (Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.) Corequisite: CHY 123. Prerequisite: MAT 122. Cr. 3.

CHY 122 The Molecular Basis of Chemical Change Topics include: atomic and molecular bonding; classes of chemical reactions; reactivity of non-metals and metals; materials chemistry; kinetics; thermodynamics; and nuclear chemistry. (Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.) Corequisite: CHY 124. Prerequisite: CHY 121. Cr. 3.

CHY 123 Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory. Introduction to experimental techniques and concepts in chemistry. (Satisfies the General Education Science Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.) Corequisite: CHY 121. Pass/Fail grade only. Cr. 1.

CHY 124 The Molecular Basis of Chemical Change Laboratory. A continuation of CHY 123. Experimental techniques and concepts in chemistry. (Satisfies the General Education Science Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.) Corequisite: CHY 122. Prerequisite: CHY 121 and CHY 123. Pass/Fail grade only. Cr. 1.

CHY 132 Applications of Chemistry topics include: nonmetals; metals; organic chemistry; biological chemistry; polymers and plastics; nuclear chemistry; and summary topics such as air chemistry, water chemistry, or the chemistry of various industrial processes. (Satisfies the General Education Science Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.) Corequisite: CHY 134. Prerequisite: CHY 121. Not acceptable as a prerequisite for CHY 251. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

CHY 134 Applications of Chemistry Laboratory A Continuation of CHY 123. Experimental techniques and concepts in chemistry. (Satisfies the General Education Science Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.) Corequisite: CHY 132. Prerequisites: CHY 121 and CHY 123. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.) Lab 3. Cr. 1.

CHY 242 Principles of Quantitative Analysis. Topics include: gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis, acid-base chemistry, complex formation, precipitation, and oxidation-reduction equilibria. Spectrophotometric, potnetiometric, and chromatographics methods of analysis will be introduced. Laboratory determinations will provide examples of the above. Prerequisite: CHY 122. Cr. 5.

CHY 251 Organic Chemistry I. An introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds. Prerequisite: CHY 122. Lec. 3, Rec. 1. Cr. 3.

CHY 252 Organic Chemistry II. A continuation of CHY 251, including the study of carbonyl compounds and amines. Prerequisite: CHY 251. Lec. 3, Rec. 1. Cr. 3.

CHY 253 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. An introduction to the separation, synthesis, and analysis of organic compounds in the laboratory. Pre- or corequisite: CHY 251. Lab. 4. Cr. 2.

CHY 254 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II. A continuation of CHY 253. Prerequisite: CHY 253; pre- or corequisite: CHY 252. Lab. 4. Cr. 2.

CHY 371 Physical Chemistry I. Applications of classical thermodynamics to the study of chemical systems. Prerequisite: CHY 122, PHY 112, or PHY 122, MAT 228 or equivalent. Lec 3. Cr 3.

CHY 372 Physical Chemistry II. This course covers electrochemistry, kinetic theory of gases, transport processes and reaction kinetics, and an introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisites: CHY 122, PHY 112 or PHY 122, MAT 228. Lec 3. Cr 3.

CHY 393 Undergraduate Seminar in Chemistry. Discussion of developments in chemistry and the chemical profession. Oral presentations and written papers required. Required of all chemistry majors. (Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement) Prerequisite: CHY 251. Cr. 3.

CHY 394 Field Experience/Cooperative Education. Supervised employment with relevance to the study of chemistry in the public or private sector. A proposed program of study, mutually agreed upon by the student, faculty advisor, and co-op sponsor may be carried out in either the summer or academic year. A written report is required. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing with a good academic record; permission. (Pass/Fail grade only). Cr. 1-9.

CHY 398 Undergraduate Research. Students will conduct a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. A written research report is required. For chemistry majors only. Students must apply through the Undergraduate Research Coordinator. No more than two hours can apply to graduation requirements. (Together with CHY 399, this course satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.) Prerequisite: junior standing. Cr. 1.

CHY 399 Undergraduate Thesis. Written report of an original investigation carried out in the library and laboratory. (Together with CHY 398, this course satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.) Prerequisite: senior standing, departmental permission. Cr. 1-3.

CHY 431 Structure and Mechanism in Biological Chemistry. Examination of biosynthetic pathways, structure and function of enzymes (including metalloenzymes) and other important biomolecules, methods of structure determination and synthetic pathway elucidation, and mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.Prerequisite: CHY 252, CHY 254. Cr. 3

CHY 443 Instrumental Analysis. Emphasis on instrumental methods. Prerequisite: CHY 242 and CHY 372. Laboratory included. Cr. 4.

CHY 453 Intermediate Organic Chemistry. Qualitative organic analysis by chemical and instrumental methods. Prerequisite: CHY 252, CHY 254. Laboratory included. Cr. 3.

CHY 461 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I. Advanced theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry emphasizing periodic relationships. Pre- or corequisite: CHY 371 or equivalent. Cr. 3.

CHY 462 Organometallic Chemistry. An introductory course for advanced undergraduate chemistry majors covering the principles and applications of organotransition metal chemistry. Topics include coordination chemistry, group theory, organometallic reaction mechanisms, electrochemistry, photochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, and applications to organic synthesis. Prerequisite: CHY 252. Pre- or corequisite: CHY 372. Laboratory included. Cr. 4.

CHY 473 Physical Chemistry III An introduction to quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and chemical bonding. Prerequisite: PHY 122, MAT 228 and MAT 258 or equivalent. Lec 3. Cr 3.

CHY 483 Introductory Wood Chemistry Emphasis on the chemical and physical properties of cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin, and extractives. Prerequisite: CHY 252 or permission. Lec. 3, Cr. 3.

CHY 491 Advanced Integrated laboratory I An advanced laboratory environment integrating inorganic, instrumental, and physical chemistry concepts. Synthetic techniques, instrumental methods, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics and spectroscopy will be included. Prerequisites: CHY 242, CHY 254, CHY 371 (or concurrently). Lab 8, Cr. 3.

CHY 492 Advanced Integrated Laboratory II A continuation of the methods and conncepts outlines in CHY 491. Advanced experiments and projects in physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry. Prerequisite: CHY 491. Lab 8, Cr. 3.