Chemistry Minor
Curriculum
Minor Requirements
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| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 150 This course includes the study of the stereochemistry and electronic structure of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, and the properties of their functional groups. Laboratory work consists of the determination of physical constants and the preparation of various organic compounds. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| CHEM 250 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 210 A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Studies include: the advanced theoretical treatment of reaction mechanisms, spectroscopic properties of organic compounds, and configurations of some important biological systems. Laboratory work consists of more advanced organic syntheses and qualitative organic analysis. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| CHEM 310 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 150 An introduction to the principles and calculations of quantitative analysis. Topics include: chemical stoichiometry, acid and base concepts, ionic equilibria, acid-base titrations, spectrophotometry, oxidation-reduction reactions, complex compounds, gravimetric analysis, and precipitation titrations .Laboratory work consists of elementary gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental analysis. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-5-4 |
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| CHEM 320 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 250 This course introduces fundamentals of atmospheric, aquatic, and soil chemistry as relating to generation, transport and fate of pollutants in the environment. Lecture will cover topics on major sources of pollution, water quality, water and wastewater treatment, pollutant fate and transport modeling. Additional discussion topics will include national and global environment issues (e.g., greenhouse gas emission, global warming, stratospheric ozone depletion) and current key U.S environmental laws. The objective of this course is to prepare students to be environmentally conscientious citizens and empower them with scientific knowledge to make the responsible decisions concerning the environment. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CHEM 350 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 310 This course represents a study of the operational principles and application of the instrumental methods for quantitative identification of compounds and determination of their chemical structure. Students will learn about principles involved in operation and data analysis for an array of modern laboratory instruments corresponding to electrochemical, spectrophotometric, and chromatographic methods. The key aspect of the class is for students to become knowledgeable of the scope of applicability as well as advantages and disadvantages of each method. The emphasis of this course is on learning the operational features and developing the insight that is necessary to choose the right tool to provide a quantitative solution to a given chemical problem. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CHEM 410 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 310 and Co- requisite : MATH 170 A study of the fundamental principles of modern physical chemistry. Topics include: the kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, properties of solutions, and chemical kinetics. Laboratory work is designed to illustrate the fundamental laws and basic physicochemical methods. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-4 |
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| CHEM 420 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOL 340 This course will examine the principles of chemistry that underline the study of pharmacology, drug, design, and drug formulation. This course covers all core material necessary to provide an understanding of the chemistry of drug molecules, drug- target interactions, and stereochemistry and drug metabolism. It will also include chromatographic and spectral techniques used in quantitative analysis and identification of pharmaceutical agents and metabolites. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CHEM 450 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 410, Co-requisite: MATH 180 A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. Topics include: electrochemistry, chemical bonding, spectroscopy, photochemistry, physical biochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory work consists of electrode phenomena, spectrophotometric measurements, chemical catalysis, and radiochemistry. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| CHEM 455 | Computational Chemistry | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 410 and CHEM 450 This course provides the basic theoretical background of computational chemistry and focuses on acquiring practical skills to perform molecular modeling in solving chemical problems. Lectures will introduce several molecular modeling methods in computational chemistry (semi-empirical and ab-initio methods, density functional theory, molecular mechanics, molecular dynamics), which are used to investigate molecular geometries (conformations and the absolute configuration) as well as predict molecular and spectroscopic properties. Through hands on project based exercises, students will become familiar with different molecular modeling software packages and associated visualization programs: Gaussian, Gauss-view, Spartan, Macromodel, Schrodinger, suite of applets. Class will be also engaged in discussion of recent applications from selected journal articles. The emphasis will be made on understanding and critically assessing the applicability of computational methods to specific chemistry problems, rather than memorization of specific theoretical details regarding algorithms. Upon completion of the course, students will become familiar with essential computational chemistry methods, the key existing software and how to select the right method for the particular chemical problem. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CHEM 470 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 410 Inorganic Chemistry (Chemistry 470) is a one semester course that presents contemporary theories about molecular structure and reactivity and applies them to inorganic materials, catalysis, nanotechnology, and bioinorganic chemistry. The course extends the application of fundamental chemical theories of structure, bonding, thermodynamics, and kinetics that are developed in prerequisite courses (Organic Chemistry I and II (Chem 210/250), Physical chemistry I and II (Chem 410/450) to current problems in the chemistry of main group and transition elements. Group theory will be introduced to elucidate the symmetry, structure, bonding, and spectroscopy of the d-block elements. The course prepares students for advanced study in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry and provides an introduction to topics of interest for students preparing for careers in chemical industry. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| At least nine credits must be taken beyond the chemistry requirement of the chosen major. | ||
| Total Program Credits = 15 |