101. General Chemistry
Three hours of lecture per week.  This course covers the atomic theory of matter, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, condensed phases and solutions.  No prerequisites.  3 credits. Fall.  Staff

101L. General Chemistry Laboratory
Four hours of laboratory per week.  This laboratory includes experiments designed to reinforce concepts taught in Chemistry 101.  Corequisite:  Chemistry 101. 1 credit.  Fall.  Staff

102. General Chemistry
Three hours of lecture per week.  A continuation of Chemistry 101.  Topics covered include chemical kinetics, acid-base chemistry, gas-phase and solution equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, and some descriptive chemistry.  Prerequisite:  Chemistry 101.  3 credits.  Spring.  Staff

102L. General Chemistry Laboratory
Four hours of laboratory per week.  This laboratory includes experiments designed to reinforce concepts taught in Chemistry 102.  Corequisite:  Chemistry 102. 1 credit.  Spring.   Staff

201. Analytical Chemistry
Three hours of lecture a week. A study of the theory and techniques of quantitative analysis, including gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric, colorimetric and ion-exchange methods. Prerequisite: Chemistry 102. 3 credits. Spring. Dr. Wier

201L. Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Four hours of laboratory a week. The analytical determinations will encompass the main techniques considered in Chemistry 201. Corequisite: Chemistry 201.1 credit. Spring. Dr. Wier

301. Organic Chemistry
Three hours of lecture a week.  This class integrates modern and classical theories of organic chemistry.  Topics include structural formulas, equilibrium and rate concepts, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes, haloalkanes, alcohols, and phenols.  Prerequisite:  Chemistry 102.  3 credits. Fall.     Dr. Brestensky

301L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Four hours of laboratory a week.  This laboratory course integrates the practical aspects of organic chemistry with theory.  Experiments are designed to teach basic techniques of separation, purification, and analysis, and to synthesize various functional groups discussed in Chemistry 301. Corequisite: Chemistry 301. 1 credit. Fall.          Dr. Brestensky

302. Organic Chemistry
Three hours of lecture a week.  This is a continuation of Chemistry 301.  The structure, properties, and reaction mechanisms of aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, and aromatic compounds are discussed. A thorough introduction to structural analysis by NMR and IR spectroscopy is included.  Prerequisite:  Chemistry 301.  3 credits. Spring. Dr. Brestensky

302L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Four hours of laboratory a week.  This is a continuation of Chemistry 301L.  Synthetic experiments correlate closely with topics in Chemistry 302.  Prerequisite: Chemistry 301L.  Corequisite: 302. 1 credit. Spring.    Dr. Brestensky

401. Physical Chemistry
Three hours of lecture per week.  A systematic application of physical and mathematical principles to chemical systems.  Topics addressed include classical thermodynamics, equilibrium systems, and chemical kinetics.  Prerequisites:  Chemistry 102, Physics 104, Mathematics 152.  3 credits. Fall.  Dr. Godbout

401L. Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Four hours of laboratory per week.  Laboratory experiments designed to reinforce concepts taught in Chemistry 401.  Corequisite:  Chemistry 401.  1 credit. Fall.        Dr. Godbout

402. Physical Chemistry
Three hours of lecture per week.  Topics addressed include quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding and spectra, and an introduction to statistical mechanics and chemical dynamics.  Prerequisite:  Chemistry 401. 3 credits.  Spring.  Dr. Godbout

402L. Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Four hours of laboratory per week.  Laboratory experiments designed to reinforce concepts taught in Chemistry 402.  Corequisite:  Chemistry 402.  1 credit. Spring.    Dr. Godbout

427. Seminar in Chemistry
One hour a week. A lecture-discussion program devoted to current advances in chemistry and their relations to fundamental chemical principles. 0 credit. Spring.   Staff

431. Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Three hours of lecture a week. A study of the theory and techniquesof instrumental methods, such as, potentiometry, polarography, spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, NMR, and other advanced instrumental techniques. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Chemistry 401. 3 credits. Fall of odd years. Dr. Wier

431L. Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Four hours of laboratory a week. Introduction to analytical techniques associated with utilizing modern instruments, such as an electrolytic analyzer, a polarograph, UV, NMR, and IR instruments, and a gas chromatograph. Corequisite: Chemistry 431.     1 credit. Fall of odd years.   Dr. Wier

441. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Three hours of lecture a week. A study of the basic models and concepts fundamental to inorganic chemistry and an introduction to the bonding, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopic properties of transition metal complexes.  Prerequisite or Corequisite: Chemistry 401. 3 credits. Fall of even years.  Dr. Wier

451. Advanced Physical Chemistry
Three hours of lecture per week.  This course will focus on current topics in physical chemistry.  Prerequisite:  Chemistry 401.  3 credits  On demand.  Dr. Godbout

470. Mechanisms in Biological Systems
Three hours of lecture a week.  The well-established mechanistic principles of organic chemistry will be applied to chemical reactions occurring in vivo.  Topics include the mechanisms for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids.  Prerequisite:  Chemistry 302.  3 credits. Fall or Spring.  Dr. Brestensky

480. Special Topics in Chemistry
An upper level seminar course on a special topic of special interest to a member of the department's faculty. The specific topic and instructor will be announced prior to registration for the semester in which it is offered. 2 or 3 credits. Fall or Spring. Staff

497. Work Experience
This course is designed to develop off-campus opportunities for students interested in broadening their undergraduate experience to include periods of paid employment, community-service, travel or even independent study. All of the course requirements are handled by the student, the advisor, and the Department Chairman. 3-6 credits. On demand. Staff

498. Undergraduate Research
Original research is performed under the supervision of a faculty member; both library and laboratory work is expected. Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing and consent of the faculty member involved. 1-3 credits. Fall or Spring. Staff

499. Undergraduate Research
A continuation of Chemistry 498. A comprehensive research report is required.          1-3 credits.  Fall or Spring.  Staff

4HP (1 and 2). Honors Project
A course which involves a two semester original laboratory project together with a comprehensive written report. A minimum of nine hours of laboratory and library work along with one hour of consultation with the project director is required per week. Admission to this course is at the discretion of the Chemistry Department. A preliminary evaluation by the Chemistry Department meeting as a committee of the whole will be conducted approximately the first week in November. A final evaluation of the project and its results will be conducted in late March or early April. Prerequisite: Senior Chemistry. 3-6 credits (1 = first semester; 2 = second semester) Staff