Chemistry Minor
The minor in
Chemistry is open to students in any bachelor degree program. This
program will allow students in other majors to attain a strong chemistry
background with any major.
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Minor in Chemistry The minimum total
number of credits required for the minor is 20. Students must have
a minimum grade of "C" in each course taken towards the minor.
Required courses: General Chemistry I and II (CH
103, CH 104), Organic Chemistry I (CH 201), and Analytical
Chemistry (CH 303).
Electives (at least one c.ourse from the following
list) :
Organic Chemistry II (CH 202)
Biochemistry I (BI/CH 360)
Biochemistry II (BI/CH 361)
Because of the sequential nature of the courses, careful planning
is necessary to complete the curriculum in a timely manner. All
prerequisites must be followed.
Students who are interested in the chemistry minor should consult
with chemistry faculty for more information.
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Biochemistry Concentration
The Biochemistry
concentration consists of a selected combination of biology and
chemistry courses with appropriate co-requirements in mathematics and
physics. Students considering this program are strongly urged to seek
advising and to plan carefully as early as possible.
The concentration in
biochemistry is an excellent preparation for medical school, dental
school or for further studies in the areas of molecular biology,
biochemistry and molecular genetics. The B.A. degree with a
concentration in biochemistry is also good preparation for entry-level
positions in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Students planning to
apply to medical school, dental school, or graduate school in the life
sciences are strongly encouraged to take Anatomy and Physiology I and II
(BI 205, BI 206).
Students planning to
seek an industrial position upon graduation should take Analytical
Chemistry (CH 303).
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology with a
Concentration in Biochemistry
Required courses: General Biology I and II (BI 103,
BI 104), General Chemistry I, II (CH 103, CH 104) Microbiology (BI
202), Organic Chemistry I and II (CH 201, CH 202), Biochemistry I
and II (BI/CH 360, BI/CH 361), Cell Biology (BI 310), Genetics (BI
405), Biology Seminar (BI 409), and Undergraduate Research (BI
450, BI 451).
Related courses: Precalculus (MT 105), Probability
and Statistics (MT 205), General Physics I and II (PHY 103, PHY
104).
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COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
CH 001
Basic Chemistry
4 credits (in-house)
Designed for students
with little or no background in chemistry, this course provides a survey
of the fundamentals of chemistry. Elementary problem solving is
included. Two lectures and one 150 minute laboratory session weekly.
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite:
MT 002 or equivalent.
CH 100/ENV 100
A World View of Environmental Issues
1 credit
This course is designed to provide the
student with a scientific understanding of important real world
environmental issues. Dialogue will focus on such issues as nuclear
power, and the greenhouse effect, including society’s attempt to address
these issues through legislation. The influence of human activities on
the environment will be stressed. The interrelationships of various
scientific concepts will be considered. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of all developmental course requirements
or permission of the instructor. Note: This course cannot be applied
towards the course requirements of the Biology degree, or the
concentrations in either General Science or Environmental Science.
CH 103
General Chemistry I
4 credits
An introduction to
the fundamental principles and theories of chemistry. Topics discussed
include the structure and properties of atoms and molecules, their
behavior in various states of matter, periodicity of the properties of
elements, chemical bonding and stoichiometry. Problem-solving techniques
are stressed. Three lectures and one 150 minute laboratory session
weekly. (Fall)
Prerequisites:
High-school chemistry (or CH 001) and MT 102 (College Algebra) or
higher.
CH 104
General Chemistry II
4 credits
A continuation of CH
103. Topics include chemical kinetics, acid-base theory, elementary
thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. This course
together with CH 103 is designed for all science majors and those in
related fields. Three lectures and one 150 minute laboratory session
weekly. (Spring) (continued)
Prerequisite:
CH 103 with a minimum grade of “C” and college-level mathematics course.
CH 105
Principles of Chemistry
4 credits
A course which
provides students with a broad background of chemistry. Fundamental
topics and theories of chemistry are discussed, including a short
introduction to organic chemistry. Applications of the theories and laws
of chemistry to life processes are emphasized. Basic problem solving is
included. Two lectures and one 150 minute laboratory session weekly.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisites: High school chemistry or CH 001, and MT 002 or
equivalent with a minimum grade of "C".
CH 200
Basic Organic Chemistry
4 credits
This is a terminal
course which provides students with a broad background in organic
chemistry. Fundamental topics in organic chemistry as well as an
introduction to biochemistry will be discussed. A study of the chemistry
of aliphatic and aromatic compounds and other relevant functional
groups, with emphasis on their reactivity, is carried out. The study of
reaction mechanisms and the examination of intermediates, such as
carbocations is used extensively in order to explain reactivities. The
laboratory section of the course provides training in the basic
techniques of organic chemistry, such as melting point determination,
distillation and recrystallization as well as various types of
chromatography. Two lectures and one 150 minute laboratory session.
(Fall)
Prerequisites:
CH 104 or CH 105 with a minimum grade of “C”.
CH 201
Organic Chemistry I
4 credits
Introduction to the
chemistry of organic compounds, covering nomenclature, structure,
stereochemistry and methods of preparation. Reaction mechanisms and the
study of intermediates are used extensively to explain reactivities. Two
lectures and one four-hour laboratory session weekly. (Fall)
Prerequisite:
CH 104 with a minimum grade of "C".
CH 202
Organic Chemistry II
4 credits
Continuation of
Organic Chemistry I with emphasis on aromaticity, the chemistry of
polysubstituted functional compounds and multistep syntheses. The
theory of modern spectroscopic methods used in structure determinations
is discussed. The laboratory section of the course provides training in
the basic techniques of organic synthesis, as well as an introduction to
spectroscopic analyses. Two lectures and one four-hour laboratory
sessions weekly. (Spring)
Prerequisite:
CH 201 with a minimum grade of “C”.
CH 303
Analytical Chemistry
4 credits
The study of
gravimetric and volumetric methods of analyses, including the
interpretation of experimental data. The course also provides an
introduction to the theory and practice of modern instrumental
chromatographic techniques, as well as selected topics in spectroscopy.
Two lectures and one
four-hour laboratory session weekly. (Spring)
Prerequisites:
CH 201 with a minimum grade of “C”.
