Courses: Chemistry

CHE 131-E - General Chemistry IB
Credits: 4
Corequisite: MAT 125 or higher

A broad introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry, including substantial illustrative material drawn from the chemistry of inorganic, organic, and biochemical systems. The principal topics covered are stoichiometry, the states of matter, chemical equilibrium and introductory thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, electron structure and chemical bonding, and chemical periodicity. The sequence emphasizes basic concepts, problem solving, and factual material. It provides the necessary foundation for students who wish to pursue further coursework in chemistry. This sequence is inappropriate for students who have completed two or more years of chemistry in high school; such students should take CHE 141, 142. Three lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. May not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 129 or CHE 141.

CHE 132-E - General Chemistry II
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: C or higher in CHE 124 or 129 or 131: Pre- or Coreq:MAT 125 for those who took CHE 124,129 or 130; MAT 126 or higher for all others

A continuation of either CHE 129 or 131, introducing the fundamental principles of chemistry, including substantial illustrative material drawn from the chemistry of inorganic, organic, and biochemical systems. The principal topics covered are stoichiometry, the states of matter, chemical equilibrium and introductory thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, electron structure and chemical bonding, and chemical periodicity. The sequence emphasizes basic concepts, problem solving, and factual material. It provides the necessary foundation for students who wish to pursue further coursework in chemistry. This sequence is inappropriate for students who have completed two or more years of chemistry in high school; such students should take CHE 141, 142. Three lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. May not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 142 or 198.

CHE 133 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Credits: 1
Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 123 or 129 or CHE 131 or 198

Designed to familiarize students with (1) some chemical and physical properties of substances, (2) techniques of quantitative chemistry, and (3) scientific methodology. Four hours of laboratory and discussion per week. CHE 133 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 143, and CHE 134 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 144 or 199.

CHE 134 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: CHE 133. Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 132 or 198

Designed to familiarize students with (1) some chemical and physical properties of substances, (2) techniques of quantitative chemistry, and (3) scientific methodology. Four hours of laboratory and discussion per week. CHE 133 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 143, and CHE 134 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 144 or 199.

 

CHE 141-E - Honors Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: High school chemistry; level 5 on the mathematics placement examination or co-registration in MAT 125 or higher calculus course or AMS 151

The topics covered in this sequence are similar to those in CHE 131, 132, but draw more on students’ previous background in science and mathematics in order to present the material in a more quantitative manner. Recommended for students with strong backgrounds in mathematics and science, especially chemistry and physics. Three lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. CHE 141 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 131, and CHE 142 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 132 or 198. Priority given to students in the University’s honors programs.

CHE 142-E - Honors Chemistry II
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 141

The topics covered in this sequence are similar to those in CHE 131, 132, but draw more on students’ previous background in science and mathematics in order to present the material in a more quantitative manner. Recommended for students with strong backgrounds in mathematics and science, especially chemistry and physics. Three lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. CHE 141 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 131, and CHE 142 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 132 or 198. Priority given to students in the University’s honors programs.

 

CHE 143 - Honors Chemistry Laboratory I
Credits: 1
Corequisite: CHE 141

Laboratory program similar in content to CHE 133, 134 but conducted at a more intensive and stimulating level. Four hours of laboratory and discussion per week. CHE 143 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 133, and CHE 144 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 134 or 199. Priority given to students in the University’s honors programs.

CHE 144 - Honors Chemistry Laboratory II
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: CHE 142 Corequisites: CHE 142

Laboratory program similar in content to CHE 133, 134 but conducted at a more intensive and stimulating level. Four hours of laboratory and discussion per week. CHE 143 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 133, and CHE 144 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 134 or 199. Priority given to students in the University’s honors programs.

CHE 321 - Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 132 or 142

An introduction to the structure, reactivity, and properties of organic compounds is presented using modern views of chemical bonding. These fundamental ideas are applied to topics ranging from synthetic chemistry to complex functional structures such as lipid bilayers.