UG Course Descriptions

An introduction to the terminology and techniques used in forensic science. The course will include basic general, analytical and organic chemistry as applied to the analysis of physical evidence such as glass, hair, fibers, fingerprints, firearms, blood, arson analysis, drugs, poisons, DNA, and other relevant forensic topics. Application of the techniques in the laboratory will provide hands-on experience of analytical techniques used in the forensic field.

A two-hour introductory laboratory for those who need a one credit laboratory course.

An introduction in how to retrieve and understand chemical information from print and electronic sources. Discussion topics will include: the process of conducting research in chemistry, grant writing, manuscript preparation, the process of peer review, major publishers of chemical literature, different types of journals, and the various types of publications. The course will survey current chemical issues and research. 3 hours lecture

A basic course in the study of carbon compounds. Classification of organic compounds, nomenclature, chemical and physical properties of organic compounds, stereochemistry, and introduction to organic reactions. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory. Open to students who are not concentrating in chemistry. (Prerequisites: CHE 101-102 or CHE 103-104)

An introduction to the study of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids in relation to metabolism. Open to students who are not concentrating in chemistry.(Prerequisite: CHE 201or CHE 211) 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory

A comprehensive study of the structure, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds. Classification of organic compounds, structure and bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and physical organic chemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (Prerequisite: CHE 103-104 with a grade of C or better)

A comprehensive study of the reactions and mechanisms of organic compounds with an emphasis on synthesis and how molecular structure effects reactivity. Carbonyl chemistry, amines, substitution reactions, addition and elimination reactions, aromaticity and electrophilic aromatic substitution. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHE 211)

This designation is for courses offered as electives in the Undergraduate Honors Program, and may include both Honors-only courses and augmented Honors versions of courses that are offered elsewhere in the catalog. Courses have limited enrollment and content reflects Honors Program course outcomes around rigorous critical engagement, interdisciplinarity, effective communication, and meaningful collaboration.

Gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental analysis with emphasis on application of analytical separation techniques, spectroscopic methods, and other methods. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory (Prerequisites: CHE 103-104 and CHE 211-212)

This course is a survey of process chemistry, a support branch of synthetic chemistry. Topics covered include: the SELECT paradigm, comparison of batch versus continuous flow chemistry, retrosynthetic analysis, case studies from pharmaceuticals and chemical manufacturing and design of experiments (DoE). (Pre/Co-reqs: CHE 211, 212)