Courses Offered by the Chemistry Department

CHE 106. Chemistry and its Environmental Implications (4) (GEN. ED. #6)
Introduction to chemistry with special emphasis on environmental issues important to our communities, such as water and air quality, natural resource availability and energy production from renewable resources, fossil fuels, and nuclear plants. Environmental topics such as green chemistry and remediation techniques will be studied. A minimal background in chemistry is preferable, but it is not a prerequisite. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
Fall semester. Department.

CHE 107. Nutrition (4) (GEN. ED. #6)
Introduction to the chemical and biological aspects of the basic nutrients and their effects on our health and on the environment. Topics such as the energy needs of athletes, weight control, diet fads, supplements and herbs, food safety, food and drug interactions, etc., will be discussed in class, and their understanding will be enhanced through laboratory experiments and field trips. Prerequisite: One first-level natural sciences course, or a high school or college course in chemistry.
Spring semester. Department.

CHE 111. Principles of Chemistry I (3) (GEN. ED. #6 with CHE 112 or 112H)
Structure and properties of atoms and molecules and the states of matter, relation of structure to the properties of elements and simple compounds, properties of solutions, acid-base and redox reactions in solution. Corequisite: CHE 112.
Fall semester. Gibbs.

CHE 112. Principles of Chemistry I: Laboratory (1) (GEN. ED. #6 with CHE 111)
Experiments that illustrate topics covered in CHE 111. Corequisite: CHE 111.
Fall semester. Department.

CHE 112H. Chemical Principles: Laboratory (1) (GEN. ED. #6 with CHE 111)
Synthesis of inorganic compounds followed by experiments to elucidate their chemical structure and solution behavior. Development of laboratory techniques and experience with modern instrumental methods. One hour lecture, three hours laboratory. Corequisite: CHE 111.
Fall semester. Gibbs.

CHE 151. Principles of Chemistry II: Lecture (3)
The theory of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, aspects of solution equilibria, including solubility, acid-base reactions, redox reactions, and complex formation. The application of these theories to gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Prerequisites: CHE 111 and 112 (or 112H) or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: CHE 152 (or 152H).
Spring semester. Gibbs.

CHE 152. Principles of Chemistry II: Laboratory (1)
A laboratory experience demonstrating the principles and applications of the theories discussed in CHE 151. Prerequisites: CHE 111 and 112 (or 112H). Corequisite: CHE 151.
Spring semester. Department.

CHE 152H. Principles of Chemistry II: Honors Laboratory (2)
Continuation of experiments in CHE 112H, including those that illustrate the topics covered in CHE 151. One hour lecture, three hours laboratory. Corequisite: CHE 151 or permission of the instructor.
Spring semester. Gibbs.

CHE 230. Organic Chemistry I (4)
Chemistry of the compounds of carbon with emphasis on the relation of molecular structure to chemical and physical behavior. Laboratory work includes appropriate techniques and synthetic and analytical methods. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: CHE 151 and 152 (or 152H) with grades of C- or better.
Fall semester. Greco, Wallace-Duckworth.

CHE 235.Organic Chemistry II (4)
Continuation of CHE 230. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHE 230.
Spring semester. Brown, Wallace-Duckworth.

CHE 265.Physical Chemistry Fundamentals I (3)
Introduction to quantum theory an its applications to chemistry; atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Three hour lecture. Prerequisites: CHE 151 and 152 (or 152H), PHY 116/116H (or 126) and MA 180.
Fall semester. Sibley.

CHE 265L. Physical Chemistry Fundamentals I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory for topics covered in CHE 265. Experiments will focus on spectroscopy, molecular structure, and computation. Pre or corequisite: CHE 265.
Fall semester. Sibley. Offered 2008-09 and alternate years.

CHE 266. Physical Chemistry Fundamentals II (3)
States of matter; laws of thermodynamics applied to chemical systems; rates of reactions. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: CHE 151 and 152 (or 152H), PHY 115/115L (or 125) and MA 180.
Spring semester. Sibley.

CHE 266L. Physical Chemistry Fundamentals II Laboratory (1)
Laboratory for topics covered in CHE 266. Laboratory experiments are directed projects involving surface chemistry, statistical mechanics, and thermochemistry. Pre- or corequisite: CHE 266.
Spring semester. Sibley. Offered 2007-08 and alternate years.

CHE 272Y. Intensive Course Abroad (GEN. ED. #3)
Course includes a a three week intensive course abroad in the winter or summer and seven-week preparation/discussion sessions before or after the trip or both.
International Experience in Romania— The Art and Science of Glass (4)
This is a three week intensive international experience occurring during the summer, following seven weeks of class meetings in the second part of the spring semester. It will enable students to learn about the chemistry and technology of glass from literature, research, hands-on work at the Corning Museum of Glass, and through the study of glass production in Romania. They will also read and have lectures on the history and artistic merits of medium. This course will also expose students to the Romanian languagean and to an emerging Eastern European democracy that still maintains some of the charms of the past. Two semester course (one credit second seven weeks of spring and three credits in the summer). Prerequisites: CHE 151 and 152, or permission of the instructor.
Department.

CHE 290.Internship in Chemistry (3-4)
Internships in research laboratories in universities and industry. Arranged on the basis of the individual interest of the student. Prerequisite: Junior or senior chemistry major. Preliminary interview required. Graded pass/no pass only.
Department.

CHE 294. Independent Work in Chemistry (2 or 3) (GEN. ED. #6 and #7)
Independent laboratory project and associated library work carried out under the supervision of a department member. Prerequisite: Junior standing as a chemistry major and permission of the instructor.
Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Department.

CHE 295. Directed Reading in Chemistry (3) (GEN. ED. #7)
Directed reading in a field for which the student has the required background. A formal written report is required. One semester. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing as a chemistry major and permission of the instructor.
Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Department.

CHE 330. Organic Chemistry III (3)
Topics in advanced organic chemistry: advanced synthesis, electrocyclic reactions, reaction mechanisms, structural effects, and advanced stereochemistry. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: CHE 235.
Fall semester. Greco.

CHE 341. Biochemistry I (3)
Structure and function of biological molecules, chemistry of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, intermediary metabolism. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: CHE 235 and one college-level general biology course or permission of the instructor.
Fall semester. Brown.

CHE 342. Techniques in Biochemistry (2)
Introduction to the basic techniques for studying the structure and function of biological molecules. One hour lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHE 341.
Fall semester. Levin.

CHE 345. Biochemistry of Gene Expression (3)
Chemical and physical properties of nucleic acids; mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination, and repair; biochemistry of transcription, processing, and translation of genetic information. Emphasis on experimental basis for current knowledge and ongoing areas of research. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: CHE 341 or permission of the instructor.
Spring semester. Levin.

CHE 346. Techniques in Biochemistry II: Laboratory (2)
Techniques in purification and physical and chemical analysis of nucleic acids. One hour lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHE 345.
Spring semester. Department.

CHE 355. Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis (3)
Powerful methods have developed in recent years for analyzing and separating mixtures and for determining molecular structure. A survey of these methods with emphasis on the design, application, and basic chemical principles involved in using these techniques. Comparison of methods with regard to type of data obtainable, sensitivity, selectivity, and cost. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: CHE 230 with PHY 116/166L or 126 as a pre-or corequisite. 
Spring semester. Greco.

CHE 356. Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis Laboratory (2)
Experience with a variety of chemical and instrumental methods (as covered in CHE 355) for analyzing the structure and composition of materials. Exposure to techniques within the areas of chromatography, spectroscopy, and electrochemistry. One hour lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHE 355.
Fall semester. Sibley.

CHE 372. Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Relationship between electronic and molecular structure and the properties of the elements and of inorganic compounds and organometallic compounds. Application of spectroscopic, thermodynamic, and kinetic studies to elucidating the mechanisms and reactions of inorganic and organometallic substances. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: CHE 230 and 265.
Spring semester. Greco.

CHE 373. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
Synthesis, purification, and characterization of metal-containing compounds. One hour lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: CHE 230 and 265. Corequisite: CHE 372.
Spring semester. Greco. Offered 2008-09 and alternate years.

CHE 391H. Seminar in Chemistry, Honors (2-3)
Seminar courses are offered to extend knowledge in an area of chemistry of student interest through assigned readings from the current literature, problem sets, and/or requiring considerable student independence. Topics are determined by student interest and needs. Sample topics include: Introduction to Materials Science (Sibley/Physics), Chemical Applications of Group Theory (Gibbs), Bioinorganic Chemistry (Gibbs), Medicinal Chemistry (Greco), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (Greco), and Descriptive Chemistry (Gibbs). Oral presentation(s) and, in some cases, a formal written report are required. CHE 391H is a full semester course. Prerequisites: CHE 235 and permission of the department; additional courses as appropriate for the particular seminar topic will be specified by the department.
Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Department.

CHE 392H/393H. Seminar in Chemistry, Honors (1.5)
See description in CHE 391H. CHE 392 is the first seven weeks. CHE 393H is the second seven weeks. Prerequisites: CHE 235 and permission of the department; additional courses as appropriate for the topic will be specified by the department.
Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Department.

CHE 395Y. Independent Work in Chemistry (2-4) (GEN. ED. #6 and #7)
Independent laboratory project and associated library work carried out under the supervision of a member of the department. A formal written report, and presentation of research findings in a departmental seminar, are required. May be repeated. A minimum of 4 credits of CHE 395Y, ordinarily spread over two semesters, is required for the ACS-certified degree. Prerequisites: Senior standing as a chemistry major and permission of the department.
Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Department.