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Prerequisites:  MA 111 (Calculus I)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Notes from the instructor:  This course is designed to provide engineers with the proper foundations in chemistry.  Of particular importance is that the instructors in this course provide exciting laboratories that involve real engineering problems that involve mathematical modeling in addition to a brief introduction to molecular modeling using Spartan.  Note that the engineering sequence affords students the opportunity to take more courses in chemistry including organic chemistry and analytical chemistry. 

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.

NMR Spectroscopy Coming Fall 2007! 

Co-teaching with Drs. Brandt and Allison!

I will be focusing on aspects of instrumental design...

~ more to come ~

Prerequisites:  CHEM 201

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Notes from the instructor:  This course is designed to provide engineers with the proper foundations in chemistry. 

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.

Chemistry of Cosmetics

This course was offered once in spring of 2005.  We covered some surface chemistry including emulsion design and stabilization, siloxane synthesis and characterization, fragrance design and modification, sunscreen design and modification, and to a lesser extent the following topics:  acne, sensitive skin, antioxidants, self-tanning agents (DHA), dry skin, and photoaging.

Prerequisites:  Advanced Placement

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Notes from the instructor:  This course is fun and fast-paced!  It has been my observation over the two years I have been teaching honors that the students in this course welcome the  challenges put forth by the pace and intensity. 

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.

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  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 credits per quarter.

Prerequisites:  CHEM 202 or CHEM 115

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Notes from the instructor:  In addition to being a primer for organic chemistry, students are introduced to Spartan, a molecular modeling program that is an extremely sophisticated addition to the undergraduate curriculum.

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.

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  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.

Prerequisites:  CHEM 251

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Notes from the instructor:  It is my hope that students coming from Organic Chemistry II will be able to identify reaction outcomes based on mechanistic evaluation.  The strong emphasis on physical organic chemistry helps to guide students through the appropriate method of problem-solving in organic chemistry...

Continuation of Organic Chemistry I with greater emphasis on reaction mechanisms and synthesis.

Prerequisites:  CHEM 113, CHEM 112, or CHEM 202

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Notes from the instructor:  The qualitative analysis lab offered in CHEM 115 is the "Cadillac of all general chemistry labs."  It's challenging, fun, self-paced, and students seem to love it!

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.