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Course
Descriptions - Chemistry
Professors Allison, Brandt, R. DeVasher,
Erwin, Morris, Mottel, Mueller,
Shearer, Tilstra, and Weatherman
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http://www.rose-hulman.edu/chem/
CHEM 105 Engineering Chemistry I
3R-3L-4C F,W,S
Topics include stoichiometry, nomenclature, reactions in aqueous solution
including balancing oxidation-reduction
reactions, atomic structure and periodic
properties. Chemical bonding including
Lewis dot structures, molecular geometry,
and molecular orbital theory are
considered in relation to the properties
of solids, liquids, solutions and gases.
Chemical kinetics along with the Arrhenius
equation and nuclear reactions is covered.
Not available for students who have credit
for CHEM113. (Formerly CHEM 201)
CHEM 107 Engineering Chemistry II
3R-3L-4C W,S Pre: CHEM 105 or CHEM 201
Heterogeneous and homogeneous equilibria for gas-phase, solution phase,
and acid/base reactions are covered.
Electrochemistry, thermochemistry, and
thermodynamics are also covered. Not
available for students who have credit for
CHEM 113. (Formerly CHEM 202)
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I
3R-4L-4C F Pre:
None
The chemistry of matter. A laboratory-driven course which covers states
of matter, equilibrium, solutions, and
ionic equilibria. Assumes a working
knowledge of algebra.
CHEM 112 General Chemistry Honors
4R-3L-5C F Pre: Advanced placement
An accelerated course covering topics in CHEM 111 and CHEM 113. An
additional 3 credits will be awarded
students with a grade of B or better.
Enrollment is limited to those students
who complete the chemistry Advanced
Placement Examination with a score of 4 or
who qualify on the basis of a chemistry
placement examination given prior to the
freshman orientation period.
CHEM 113 General Chemistry II
3R-3L-4C W Pre:
CHEM 111
The chemistry of energy. A laboratory and reading-driven course which
covers simple thermodynamic
considerations, electrochemistry, chemical
kinetics, and nuclear chemistry.
CHEM 115 General Chemistry III
3R-3L-4C W, S Pre: CHEM 113 or CHEM 112,
or CHEM 107 or CHEM 202
A treatment of atomic structure and theories as they apply to the
periodic properties of the elements.
Chemical bonding and molecular geometry
are also studied. The laboratory provides
descriptive chemistry and logic in
designing separation schemes for
qualitative analysis.
CHEM 200 Career Preparation 1R-0L-1C
W,S
This course is for chemistry and biochemistry majors to be taken in the second year. The course addresses career choices, summer opportunities, employment and graduate school preparation, and curriculum vitae and resumes preparation. This course is cross-listed with
MA200. PH 200 and SV200.
CHEM 225 Analytical Chemistry 3R-4L-4C F, S Pre: CHEM 115, or CHEM 107
or CHEM 202
This laboratory-driven course is an introduction to classical and modern
quantitative analysis with emphasis on
calculations, separations, and precise and
accurate measurements. Theoretical and
practical perspectives of chemical
analysis are considered. Chemical
instrumentation includes recording pH/mV
meters, constant rate burets,
colorimeters, spectrophotometers, high
performance liquid chromatographs and
gas-liquid chromatographs.
CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry I
3R-4L-4C F Pre: CHEM 115, or CHEM 107 or
CHEM 202
An introduction to the classification of organic compounds, their
structural features, including
stereochemistry, and the methods used to
determine structure, including IR and NMR
spectroscopy; concepts related to reaction
mechanisms and synthetic methods are
introduced.
CHEM 252 Organic Chemistry II
3R-4L-4C W Pre: CHEM 251
Continuation of Organic Chemistry I with greater emphasis on reaction
mechanisms and synthesis.
CHEM 253 Organic Chemistry III
3R-4L-4C S Pre: CHEM 252
Study of carbanions, classical and non-classical carbocations,
polyfunctional compounds, heterocyclics,
orbital symmetry and more advanced
reaction mechanisms, molecular
rearrangements and syntheses.
CHEM 264 Introduction to
Environmental Science 4R-0L-4C W Pre: CHEM
111 or CHEM 105 or CHEM 201 or consent of
instructor
This course will introduce students to the broad field of environmental
science by examining the biological,
chemical, and physical processes that
regulate the earth’s ecosystems and the
effect that anthropogenic activity has in
disrupting these components on the local
and global scale. A final aspect of the
course will discuss sustainable human
utilization of natural resources.
Cross-listed with AB264.
CHEM 275 Special Topics in Chemistry
(1-4)R-0L-(1-4)C Pre: Permission of
instructor
Studies in topics of current
chemical interest not addressed in other
named courses.
CHEM 276 Directed Laboratory Study
in Chemistry 0R-3L-1C F Pre: Consent of
instructor
Laboratory studies designed to
supplement the background of entering
students with an exceptional high school
background in chemistry. This course is
recommended for students entering with an
AP 5 score.
CHEM 290 Chemical Research
0R-(4-8)L-(1-2)C
Research under the direction of
a member of the faculty selected by mutual
agreement. Freshman and/or sophomore
students may earn up to 2 credits and are
required to submit a written report to the
chemistry faculty.
CHEM 291 Introduction to Chemical Research 3R-3L-4C W Pre: CHEM 115 or CHEM 107
Students will be introduced to skills necessary for conducting chemical research. Students will gain proficiency in: (1) literature searching of primary, secondary, and tertiary sources
emphasizing the use of online databases; (2) laboratory skills involving synthesis, characterization, analysis, and keeping a notebook; (3) safety practice
including MSDS interpretation; and (4) ethical conduct in collecting and reporting data and results. Students will also discuss research projects with at least
three faculty members.
CHEM 304 Glassblowing 1R-3L-1C S
Pre: Chemistry majors only or consent of
instructor
A laboratory course in the
manufacture, use and repair of scientific
glassware. Six types of seals are
constructed; a student-designed project is
required.
CHEM 326 Bioanalytical Chemistry
3R-4L-4-C F Pre: CHEM 225
Addresses instrumental methods of analysis applicable to biochemistry
including instrument design, operating
principles, theory and application. Topics
include molecular spectroscopic techniques
in the infrared, visible and ultraviolet
regions, including luminescence and Raman
spectroscopy. Separation techniques
including liquid chromatography and
capillary electrophoresis are also
addressed.
CHEM 327 Advanced Analytical
Chemistry 3R-4L-4C W Pre: CHEM 225
Addresses theory, operating principles, and application of
instrumental methods for chemical analysis
in the areas of atomic spectroscopy, x-ray
techniques, gas chromatography and
electroanalytical methods.
CHEM 330 Biochemistry I 4R-0L-4C F
Pre: CHEM 252 or CHEM 230
Includes the structure and function of biological molecules, enzyme
kinetics and mechanisms, and the
reactions, strategy, and regulation of
carbohydrate metabolism.
CHEM 331 Biochemistry II 4R-0L-4C W
Pre: CHEM 330 and AB 210
Includes the reactions, strategy, and regulation of the major metabolic
pathways in humans and of selected
pathways in plants, and the storage,
repair, and transmission of genetic
information.
CHEM 360 Introduction to Physical
Chemistry for Engineers 3.5R-2L-4C
W, S Pre: CHE 303, CHE 304, and CHEM115
Introduction to statistical
thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical
kinetics, surface chemistry and colloid
science. The laboratory will meet for 4
hours alternate weeks and will investigate
topics associated with chemical kinetics
and surface phenomena.
CHEM 361 Physical Chemistry I
4R-2L-4C F Pre: CHEM 115, MA 212 and MA
381
Covers the laws of
thermodynamics, free energy, gases, phase
equilibria and solutions. Emphasizes the
applications of differential and integral
calculus and includes an introduction to
statistical thermodynamics and surface
chemistry. The laboratory will meet for 4
hours on alternate weeks and will
investigate topics associated with
thermodynamics and phase equilibrium.
CHEM 362 Physical Chemistry II
3R-2L-4C W Pre: CHEM 361
Covers chemical equilibria,
statistical mechanics, kinetics and
electrochemistry. The laboratory will meet
for 4 hours on alternate weeks.
CHEM 363 Quantum Chemistry &
Molecular Spectroscopy 4R-0L-4C S Pre:
CHEM 115, or CHEM 105 or CHEM 201, MA 212,
PH 112
Covers elementary quantum
mechanics with emphasis on applications in
molecular structure.
CHEM 371 Environmental Analytical
Chemistry (3R-4L-4C) F Pre: CHEM251 (or
concurrent enrollment), and CHEM 225 and
CHEM 264
This course is a
laboratory-driven course where processes
involved in performing
environmentalanalytical chemistry are
addressed. The focus of this course is
on the chemical principles,analytical
theory, instrumentation, and methods
employed to quantitatively and
qualitatively analyze pollutants in
soil, water, biological tissues, and the
atmosphere. Several techniques willbe
included in the course: sampling
(obtaining a representative sample of
complex system);sample preparation
(extraction, clean-up,
pre-concentration, derivitization,
digestion, etc.); data acquisition (The
laboratory will include use of EPA/ASTM
methods/protocols, method development,
etc.); and data handling and analysis
(statistics, signals, noise, etc.).
CHEM 401 Chemical Communication I 1R-0L-1C F
Students will engage in both oral and written communication that will culminate in a professional seminar and formal research report at the completion of this course sequence. Students will
compose the literature survey and experimental sections of their formal research reports consistent with the guidelines presented in The ACS Style Manual.
Students will also recognize elements of effective oral presentations by attending and evaluating seminar speakers in the chemistry department’s seminar series.
CHEM 402 Chemical Communication II 1R-0L-1C W Pre: CHEM 401
Students will engage in both oral and written communication that will culminate in a professional seminar and formal research report at the completion of this course sequence. Students will
construct the data, results, and analysis sections of their formal research reports consistent with the guidelines presented in The ACS Style Manual. Students
will develop an outline for their professional seminar. Students will also be required to attend the chemistry department’s seminar series.
CHEM 403 Chemical Communication III 1R-0L-1C S Pre: CHEM 402
Students will engage in both oral and written communication that will culminate in the delivery of a professional seminar and a written formal research report, consistent with the guidelines
presented in The ACS Style Manual.
CHEM 430 Advanced Biochemistry
4R-0L-4C S Pre: CHEM 330
An in-depth exploration of selected topics from the current biochemistry
scientific literature, including molecular
mechanisms of infectious diseases and
genetic disorders, methods for rational
drug design, and relationships between
structure and function for biological
molecules.
CHEM 431 Biochemical Instrumentation
3R-4L-4C Pre: AB 210 and CHEM 330
This project-based course includes approaches for the analysis of
biochemical experimental problems,
experimental design for molecular biology
and biochemistry, and the theoretical
basis and practical aspects of operating
instruments used in biochemical research.
CHEM 433 Biochemistry Laboratory
0R-4L-lC S Coreq: CHEM 430
Fundamental techniques employed
in isolation, characterization and study
of biomolecules, and enzyme kinetics.
Techniques used may include
homogenization, solvent extraction,
centrifugation, salt fractionation,
chromatography, and electrophoresis.
CHEM 441 Inorganic Chemistry I
4R-0L-4C F Pre: CHEM 252 and CHEM 362 or
CHEM 360
The chemistry of non-metals.
This course consists of a systematic study
of the properties and reactions of the
elements and their compounds based upon
modern theories of the chemical bond, as
well as from the viewpoint of atomic
structure and the periodic law.
CHEM 442 Inorganic Chemistry II
3R-4L-4C W Pre: CHEM 441
The chemistry of metals. Modern
theories such as valence bond, molecular
orbital, electrostatic and ligand field
are used to explain the properties of
complex ions. Synthesis and
characterization of complexes are done in
the lab.
CHEM 445 Organometallic Chemistry
4R-0L-4C S Pre: CHEM 252
A survey of the chemistry of
main group organometallic compounds and
organo-transition metal complexes.
Reaction mechanisms and uses in organic
synthesis and catalysis are studied.
CHEM 451 Organic Structure
Determination 2R-8L-4C S Pre: CHEM 253 or
permission of instructor
Chemical and spectroscopic
identification of organic compounds. Study
of nuclear magnetic resonance and mass
spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy and
other techniques applied to structure
elucidation and stereochemistry.
CHEM 452 Synthetic Organic Chemistry
4R-0L-4C F or W Pre: CHEM 253
A survey of contemporary
methodology in organic synthesis.
Retrosynthetic analysis, functional group
transformations, condensation chemistry,
and organometallic reagents will be
stressed. Includes computer assisted
synthesis.
CHEM 454 Theoretical Organic
Chemistry 4R-0L-4C W Pre: CHEM 253 and
CHEM 361 or CHEM 360 or permission of
instructor
Study of physical and chemical
methods used to investigate organic
reaction mechanisms; the chemistry of
carbenes; organic photochemistry.
CHEM 455 Natural Products 4R-0L-4C
Pre: CHEM 253 or permission of instructor
A study of naturally occurring
materials such as carbohydrates, lipids,
amino acids, terpenes and steroids. The
course also entails a discussion of
synthesis, biosynthesis, structure
elucidation, selected degradation and
other reactions as well as some medicinal
characteristics of selected natural
products.
CHEM 457 Synthetic Polymer Chemistry
4R-0L-4C Pre: CHEM 252
Polymer synthesis, reactions,
and applications. Organic chemistry of
polymer synthesis and modification. Design
of polymer systems that meet certain
performance criteria or have desirable
physical properties.
CHEM 461 Advanced Physical Chemistry
4R-0L-4C Pre: CHEM 363
Addresses a variety of topics
in quantum mechanics, statistical
thermodynamics or kinetics.
CHEM 462 Physical Polymer Chemistry
4R-0L-4C Pre: CHEM 361 or CHE 303
Physical behavior of polymers.
Physical properties, molecular weight
determination, relationship between
morphology and mechanical properties.
CHEM 465 Environmental Organic
Chemistry 4R-0L-4C Pre: CHEM 251 or CE 564
or consent of instructor
This course will examine the
processes that control the fate of organic
contaminants in the environment. Course
topics include applying chemical
thermodynamics to understand environmental
fate, aqueous solubilities, partitioning
behavior into various environmental
compartments, sorption behavior, and the
mechanisms and kinetics of some important
abiotic transformations.
CHEM 470 Special Topics in Chemistry
(1-4)R-0L-(1-4)C F, W, S Pre: permission
of instructor
Studies in advanced topics of
current chemical interest not addressed in
other named courses.
CHEM 476 Directed Laboratory Study
in Chemistry 0R-4L-1C F, W, S Pre: To be
taken concurrently with the appropriate
elective not accompanied by an identified
laboratory component.
Laboratory studies designed to
supplement an area concentration in
organic, inorganic, analytical, physical,
or some other field of chemistry.
CHEM 477 Directed Study in Chemistry
(1-4)R-0L-(1-4)C F, W, S Pre: Permission
of instructor
Allows individual study in a
topic not usually offered. A student may
take 1 to 4 credits. A maximum of 4
credits is permitted.
CHEM 490 Chemical Research 0R-(4-12)L-(1-3)C Pre: CHEM291
Research under the direction of a member of the faculty selected by mutual agreement. Students may earn a maximum of 18 credits between CHEM 290 and CHEM 490. Students may register for 1 to 3
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