CHE 105 Introductory General Chemistry (3 crs)
An introduction to fundamental chemical principles necessary to describe the behavior of matter. Biochemical concepts included as needed. Required for BSN majors.

CHE 107 Intro. Chemistry for Non-Science Majors (3 crs)
Introductory chemistry course for the non-science major emphasizing applications of chemistry to problems involving environmental pollution, sources of energy, radioactivity and human health.
 
CHE 110, 120 General Chemistry (4 crs ea)
Modern concepts of atomic structure and chemical properties, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium, and kinetics. For CHE 120, CHE 110 is a prerequisite.

CHE 121, 122 General Chemistry Lab (1 cr ea)
Qualitative and quantitative studies of chemical systems. Introduction to basic synthetic and instrumental chemical methods. For CHE 122, CHE 120 is a co requisite.

CHE 221, 222 Organic Chemistry Lecture (4 crs ea)
The study of the structure and reactions of organic compounds as described by modern theories of bonding and reactivity. Prerequisite: CHE 110 and 120 or equivalent.

CHE 231, 232 Organic Chemistry Lab (1 cr ea)
The techniques necessary to synthesize and identify organic compounds by both chemical and instrumental methods. Prerequisite: CHE 122 or equivalent. For CHE 232, CHE 222 is a co requisite.

CHE 312 Introductory Physical Chemistry (3 crs)
A basic course, which develops the principles of thermodynamics, equilibrium, and kinetics. Prerequisites: CHE 120 and 222, MAT 112, PHY 120.

CHE 314 Biochemistry (3 crs)
A basic course which develops concepts necessary for a description of macromolecular structure, biological regulatory processes, and chemical biodynamics. Prerequisite: CHE 222 and BIO 315 is strongly recommended.

CHE 315 Quantitative Analysis (3 crs)
Principles of quantitative analysis with a general introduction to instrumental methods. Emphasis on development of analytic skills as currently employed. Prerequisite: CHE 120 and 122.

CHE 316 Instrumental Analysis (3 crs)
A lecture course in the theory and application of modern instrumental methods of separation and analysis. Prerequisites: CHE 122 or 131, PHY 120, PHY 122.

CHE 317  Instrumental Analysis Lab (1 cr)
A laboratory course in the theory and application of modern instrumental methods of separation and analysis. Co requisite: CHE 315, PHY 120, PHY 122.

CHE 318  Environmental Chemistry (3 crs)
Basic chemistry of soils, atmosphere and natural waters. Topics include: Acid Rain, Global Warming, Ozone Depletion, Drinking Water, Sewage & Waste Disposal, Nuclear Wastes, Hazardous Chemicals and Metals in the Environment. Prerequisites: CHE 120 and 122.

CHE 319 Quantitative Analysis Lab (1 cr)
A laboratory course involving the principles of quantitative analysis and an introduction to instrumental methods. Prerequisites: CHE 120 and 122, enrolled in CHE 315.

CHE 321, 322 Physical Chemistry Lecture (4 crs ea)
Modern concepts of molecular structure, chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium and kinetics. Prerequisites: CHE 120 and 222, MAT 112, PHY 120.

CHE 331, 332 Physical-Instrumental Measurements Lab (1 cr ea)
Experiments in physical-chemical measurements with an emphasis on
instrumental methods. Prerequisites: CHE 122 or CHE 131, CHE 232, PHY 122.

CHE 401 Inorganic Chemistry (3 crs)
Modern concepts of bonding and structure in inorganic compounds, reactivity and reaction mechanisms, acid-base and solid-state chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE 322.

CHE 405 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 crs)
An advanced topics lecture course in inorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHE 322 and 401.

CHE 410 Advanced Biochemistry (3 crs)
An advanced topics lecture course in physical biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHE 322.

CHE 415 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 crs)
An advanced topics lecture course in physical-organic chem. Prerequisites: CHE 222 and 322.

CHE 420 Advanced Physical Chemistry (3 crs)
An advanced topics lecture course in physical chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE 322.

CHE 431, 432 Advanced Laboratory Techniques I and II (1 or 2 crs ea)
Directed experimental projects in the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds. Emphasis on instrumental characterization. Prerequisite: CHE 332.

CHE 477, 478 Senior Research Project I and II (2 crs ea)
Directed research projects. A seminar and the satisfactory completion of an original paper are integral parts of each course. Prerequisite: Senior standing as a major.

CHE 450 Thesis
Completion of senior research project resulting in an undergraduate research thesis. Prerequisites: Senior standing, permission.

CHE 480 Seminar (1 cr)
Seminar presentations by faculty and chemists from industry and other academic institutions; student presentations on their undergraduate research and literature topics. Prerequisite: Senior standing as major or permission.

Note:  Without passing grades in prerequisites, 400-level chemistry courses may be taken only on a credit/no-credit basis.