Chemistry Courses

Number	Name	Units	Description
CHE 161	Principles of Chemistry I	1	Presents current theory regarding the nature of matter from the nuclear scale to that of the molecule and a descriptive and theoretical introduction to the chemical reaction; organized around two central ideas: the atom and energy. Partially satisfies Natural World LADR.
CHE 185	Principles of Chemistry II	1	A continuation of 161. Prerequisite: 161.
CHE 221	Organic Chemistry I	1	Sources, structure, nomenclature and properties of organic and biomolecules. Prerequisite: 185.
CHE 222	Organic Chemistry II	1	A continuation of the study of organic reactions with an emphasis on the determination of reaction mechanisms. Components of this course include spectroscopy and theoretical applications. Laboratory components include synthesis, instrumental analysis, and kinetics. Prerequisite: Che 221.
CHE 308	Directed Research	0.25	Field or laboratory research performed under the direction of a professor. Prerequisite: permission of directing professor. Graded Pass/Fail. .25 unit. This couse does not count toward fulfillment of the Chemistry major.
CHE 309	Directed Research	0.5	Field or laboratory research performed under the direction of a professor. Prerequisite: permission of directing professor. Graded Pass/Fail. .50 unit. This couse does not count toward fulfillment of the Chemistry major.
CHE 311	Phys. Chem: Chemical Thermodynamics	1	An introduction to classical thermodynamics and its applications to phase relations, chemical reactivity, chemical equilibrium, and basic electrochemistry. Includes laboratory experience. Prerequisites: Che 185, Phy 185, Mat 122. Offered alternate years.
CHE 312	Phys. Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry	1	An introduction to wavemechanics and its applications to spectroscopy and molecular structure. Includes laboratory experience. Prerequisites: Che 185, Phy 185, Mat 122. Offered alternate years.
CHE 324	Inorganic Chemistry	1	Principles of atomic and molecular structure and bonding in inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: 325. Offered alternate years.
CHE 325	Analytical Chemistry I	1	Chromatography and spectrophotometric methods of analysis, including GC, LC, HPLC, UV-VIS, IR, NMR. Prerequisite: 222.
CHE 326	Analytical Chemistry II	1	Classical and electrochemical methods of analysis with inorganic applications; chemical equilibria. Field trips. Prerequisite: 222. Offered alternate years.
CHE 341	Biochemistry I	1	Introduction to the application of fundamental chemical principles to the structure and function of proteins. Emphasis on protein structure, enzyme catalysis and kinetics, and special topics in protein chemistry. Laboratory work includes enzyme kinetics and protein purification. Includes student seminars. Prerequisites: Che 222 and Bio 185.
CHE 342	Biochemistry II	1	Examination of energy metabolism and its regulation. Includes carbohydrate, fatty acid, lipid, nucleic acid, and amino acid metabolism. Laboratory work includes protein electrophoresis, peptide mapping, and the interaction of proteins with other biomolecules. Prerequisite: 341.
CHE 351	Advanced Laboratory	1	A laboratory-intensive exploration of various techniques, which serve as vehicles to illustrate general aspects of inquiry in chemistry: experimental design, use of literature sources, treatment of experimental uncertainty, and use of laboratory notebooks. Team taught. Offered every Spring Term. Should be completed in the sophomore or junior year. Prerequisites: Che 222, Mat 111/112 or 121.
CHE 408	Senior Thesis	0.5
CHE 409	Senior Thesis	0.5