CHEM 135 - Principles of Chemistry
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CHEM-136
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
An introduction to fundamental concepts and applications of chemistry, including the Periodic Table and chemical nomenclature, reactions and reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding and chemical equilibrium. Applied topics include batteries, fuel cells and corrosion, and a description of the chemistry and uses of metals and nonmetals. Includes three hours of lecture per week. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 136 - Principles of Chemistry Lab
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CHEM-135
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
The laboratory introduces and/or illustrates chemical concepts and principles, and teaches the skills of data collection and evaluation. The SI system is emphasized. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 137 - General Chemistry I
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CHEM-138
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
An introduction to fundamental concepts of chemistry, including the Periodic Table, chemical nomenclature, reactions and reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure and chemical bonding. Includes three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation per week. The course is open to all science majors, and is required for all Chemistry majors. Non-science majors require permission of Chemistry Discipline Chair. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 137X - General Chemistry I
Prerequisite: NA
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
An introduction to fundamental concepts of chemistry including the Periodic Table, chemical nomenclature, reactions and reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure and chemical bonding. This course is identical to CHEM-137 except for its additional one-hour laboratory component. This course is required for all chemistry and biochemistry majors. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 138 - General Chemistry I Lab
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CHEM-137
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
An introduction to basic laboratory techniques of measurement, analysis, data collection and interpretation. Experiments are designed to illustrate and reinforce concepts presented in the CHEM-137 lecture. Includes one-three hour lab weekly. The course is open to all science majors, and is required for Chemistry majors. Non-science majors require permission of Chemistry Discipline Chair. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 145 - Industrial Organic Chemistry
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CHEM-146
Minimum Class Standing: FRII
An introduction to the important organic chemical reactions used for the industrial synthesis of fuels, lubricants, solvents, fine chemicals and polymeric materials. The relationship between structure and the chemical, physical, and spectroscopic properties of organic materials will be emphasized. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 146 - Industrial Organic Chem Lab
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CHEM-145
Minimum Class Standing: FRII
A laboratory course to accompany and reinforce the theoretical concepts of organic chemistry covered in CHEM-145. The course will cover safety aspects of organic chemistry, the reactions of organic functional groups and identification of organic chemicals and polymers using chromatography, thermal analysis and infrared spectroscopy techniques. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 171 - Environmntal & Safety Policies
Prerequisite: None
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
An introduction to environmental and safety policy and regulations emphasizing their effects on business and industrial management. Course material includes natural resource, air, water, hazardous materials, waste management and disposal, remediation, haz mat transportation, and safety regulations of the United States; the impact of international issues on U.S. environmental and safety policy and on U.S. business practices; and related current international issues. This course can be used to partially fulfill the requirements for Kettering University's professional certification program under OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulations. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 223 - Intro to Polymer Science
Prerequisites: CHEM-135/136 or CHEM-137/138
Minimum Class Standing: SOI
An introduction to the fundamental principles of Polymer Science. Topics include the relationship between polymer structure and engineering properties with discussions of the most widely used polymeric materials and processes in terms of their relative costs, design parameters, and application - thermal, mechanical, and rheological testing is discussed as well as the environmental impact of polymeric materials. Each lecture is augmented by displays of fabricated parts which illustrate general plastic selection principles. Each student makes an oral and written presentation which illustrates the application of polymer science to a specific material, design, and/or process. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 225 - Adhesive Tech & Applications
Prerequisites: CHEM-145/146 or CHEM-345/346
Minimum Class Standing: SOI
This course is an introduction to adhesives and sealants as they are currently used in today's industry. The design of the course is to highlight the various factors which influence the proper selection of adhesives for specific applications. The scientific principles underscoring these factors will be examined. Various test methods, curing mechanisms, delivery systems, and surface preparation methods will be reviewed. Various specific adhesives including acrylics, cyanoacrylates, anaerobics, urethanes, silicones and hot melts will be examined in detail. The laboratory is designed to give students "hands-on" experience working with adhesives. Students will design tests to judge the applicability of specific adhesives to specific problems. Several surface preparation methods, curing systems, and substrates will be explored. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 237 - General Chemistry II
Prerequisites: CHEM-135/136 or CHEM-137/138
Corequisite: CHEM-238 Minimum Class Standing: FRII
General Chemistry II is a continuation of CHEM-137, General Chemistry I. Topics covered include: properties of gases, thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, ideal and non-ideal solutions, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, and electrochemistry. Includes three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation per week. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 238 - General Chemistry II Lab
Prerequisite: CHEM-135/136 or CHEM-137/138
Corequisite: CHEM-237 Minimum Class Standing: FRII
This laboratory course, taken concurrently with CHEM-237, is designed to continue exploring the experimental principles of chemistry not covered in CHEM136 or CHEM138. Topics covered include empirical formulas of hydrates, gas laws, heats of reactions, freezing point depression, iodine clock, acid dissociation constant determination, buffers, solubility product constant determination, electrolysis of water, and the determination of thermodynamic properties. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 251 - Environmental Ecology
Prerequisite: CHEM-135 or CHEM-137
Minimum Class Standing: SOI
This course examines the dynamics of the biosphere through the study of ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between organisms and their environment and on managing human, water, air, soil, and industrial resources. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 337 - Chemistry of Fuel Cells
Prerequisites: CHEM-237/238
Corequisite: CHEM-338 Minimum Class Standing: SOI
This course will apply the knowledge gained in CHEM-237/238, General Chemistry II, to the chemical and physical properties of fuel cells. In addition, it will emphasize topics such as electrolysis, photochemistry as related to photocells, membrane chemistry, gaseous diffusion, and surface science, all of which are important in understanding properties of hydrogen generation and storage, and the chemistry of fuel cells. Terms offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 338 - Chemistry of Fuel Cells Lab
Prerequisites: CHEM-237/238
Corequisite: CHEM-337 Minimum Class Standing: SOI
This laboratory course will cover topics such as electrolysis, photochemistry as related to photocells, electrode surface chemistry, membrane chemistry, diffusion, and fuel reformation, all of which are important in understanding chemistry of fuel cells. Terms offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 345 - Organic Chemistry I
Prerequisite: CHEM-237
Minimum Class Standing: SOI
A thorough coverage of the chemistry of hydrocarbons: valence theory, stereochemistry, structure, addition polymerization, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Appropriate for science majors and environmental Chemistry minors. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 346 - Organic Chemistry I Lab
Prerequisites: CHEM-237/238 Corequisite: CHEM-345
Minimum Class Standing: SOII
This laboratory develops the basic skills needed for the separation, identification and synthesis of organic compounds. Instrumental techniques introduced will include FTIR, NMR, UV-VIS, GC and GC/MS. One 4-hour laboratory per week. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 347 - Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisite: CHEM-345
Minimum Class Standing: SOII
A continuation of Organic Chemistry I, with an emphasis on the chemistry of the organic functional groups, and the synthesis of polyfunctional molecules. Appropriate for science majors. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 348 - Organic Chemistry II Lab
Prerequisites: CHEM-345/346 Corequisite: CHEM-347
Minimum Class Standing: SOII
A continuation of CHEM-346, with an emphasis on the advanced techniques used to synthesize multifunctional organic compounds. Instrumental methods will be intensively utilized to characterize complex chemical structures. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 351 - Biochemistry
Prerequisites: CHEM-347/348 Corequisite: CHEM-352
Minimum Class Standing: JRI
This course will focus on the basic principles of biochemistry. Coverage includes a thorough description of the biochemical framework - amino acids, proteins, enzymes, lipids, membranes, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, DNA, and RNA. In addition, the energetics and metabolism of a number of biological processes will be introduced. Includes three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation per week. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 352 - Biochemistry Lab
Prerequisites: CHEM-345/346 Corequisite: CHEM-351
Minimum Class Standing: JRI
An introduction to biochemistry laboratory procedures for the separation and analysis of biologically important molecules. This course also covers techniques and methodologies important in the biotechnology field. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 361 - Physical Chemistry I
Prerequisites: CHEM-237, MATH-203, PHYS 224/225
Corequisite: CHEM-362 Minimum Class Standing: JRI
A first course in physical chemistry, covering the topics of chemical thermodynamics, gas laws, solutions, transport properties, phases and phase diagrams, electrochemistry, colligative properties and the physical chemistry of macromolecules. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 362 - Physical Chemistry I Lab
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CHEM-361
Minimum Class Standing: JRI
This laboratory will illustrate principles covered in the CHEM-361 lecture and introduce the student to methods used in determining physical relationships in nature. Topics include equilibrium, phase diagrams, solutions, thermodynamics, gases, transport properties and error analysis. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 364 - Physical Chemistry II Lab
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CHEM-363
Minimum Class Standing: JRII
This laboratory will illustrate principles covered in the CHEM-363 lecture and introduce the student to methods used in determining physical relationships in nature. Topics include kinetics, quantum mechanics, solids, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, photochemistry, and spectroscopic techniques. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 373 - Analytical Chemistry
Prerequisites: CHEM-237/238, CHEM-345/346
Corequisite: CHEM-374 Minimum Class Standing: JRII
This course covers classical and instrumental methods used for the analysis of environmental samples. Other topics included in the course are quality control/assurance in the environmental chemistry laboratory. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 374 - Analytical Chemistry Lab
Prerequisites: CHEM-237/238, CHEM-345/346
Corequisite: CHEM-373 Minimum Class Standing: JRII
A laboratory for CHEM-373, Analytical Chemistry. This laboratory is designed to reinforce concepts covered in the classroom and deals principally with various methods of classical and instrumental analysis of environmental samples. Required for Environmental Chemistry Majors. Available to other majors who have demonstrated exceptional ability in chemistry as a replacement for CHEM-372, Environmental Chemistry I Lab, with the approval of the Chemistry Discipline Chair. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 437 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Prerequisite: CHEM-361 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite: CHEM-438 Minimum Class Standing: SRI
This course includes an in-depth coverage of the fundamentals of inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, including structure and bonding of inorganic compounds, as well as their chemical periodicity and reactions. The descriptive chemistry of metals, non-metals and coordination compounds will also be discussed. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 438 - Adv Inorganic Chemistry Lab
Prerequisite: CHEM-361 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite: CHEM-437 Minimum Class Standing: SRI
This laboratory component is an introduction to the techniques used in the synthesis and characterization of metal complexes and organometallic compounds, including bioinorganic compounds. This course is open to all science majors and is required for chemistry majors. One three hour laboratory per week. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 451 - Biochemistry II
Prerequisites: CHEM-351/352, Corequisite: CHEM-452
Minimum Class Standing: SRII
This course serves as a comprehensive advanced Biochemistry lecture course. It will cover topics related to the biochemistry of the human body, including the breakdown and synthesis of glucose, fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 452 - Biochemistry II Lab
Prerequisite: CHEM-352, Corequisite: CHEM-451
Minimum Class Standing: SRII
This course serves as a comprehensive advanced Biochemistry laboratory. It will cover topics related to the isolation and manipulation of DNA and proteins. Including techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, mutagenesis, DNA Fingerprinting, and molecular modeling. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 461 - Colloid Science
Prerequisites: CHEM-361 or CHEM-237/MECH-320 or
CHEM-237/PHYS-452 or permission of instructor Corequisite: CHEM-462 Minimum Class Standing: JR
This course is an introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemisty and will cover colloids, micelles, self-assembled monolayers, thin films, foams, polymers, ceramics, gels, emulsions and sols. The physical properties and methods of studying colloids will also be addressed. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 462 - Colloid Science Lab
Prerequisites: CHEM-361 or CHEM-237/MECH-320 or
CHEM-237/PHYS-452 Corequisite: CHEM-461 Minimum Class Standing: JR
This laboratory course investigates the preparation, properties and characterization of colloids and colloidal systems. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 471 - Environ. Inorganic Chemistry
Prerequisites: CHEM-363/364, CHEM-373/374
Corequisite: CHEM-472 Minimum Class Standing: SRI
A senior level capstone course focusing upon the principles of environmental chemistry, with a particular emphasis on metal ions and inorganic compounds. Coverage includes the processes controlling the origin, distribution, fate, and effects of chemicals in the atmosphere, water, and soil. Environmental sampling methodologies, modern environmental problems and the principles and practice of environmental modeling and modeling software are also discussed. Includes two two-hour lectures per week. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 472 - Environ. Inorganic Chem. Lab
Prerequisites: CHEM-363/364, CHEM-373/374
Corequisite: CHEM-471 Minimum Class Standing: SRI
The laboratory component of the CHEM-471-472 course will emphasize field sampling, sample preparation and analysis of natural samples for inorganic compounds, using classical and instrumental analytical methods. Topics include standard water quality parameters, metals, soil analysis, and atmospheric pollutants. The synthesis and characterization of metal coordination complexes will be covered. Two 3-hour laboratories per week. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 475 - Environ. Organic Chemistry
Prerequisites: CHEM-351/352, CHEM-363/364, CHEM-373/374
Minimum Class Standing: SRI
A senior level capstone course with an emphasis on organic and biological compounds of environmental significance. Topics will include the industrial synthesis and use of organic materials, methods used to control and treat waste by-products, and the chemical fate of these materials in the environment. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 476 - Environ. Organic Chemistry Lab
Prerequisites: CHEM-363/364 Corequisite: CHEM-475
Minimum Class Standing: SRI
This capstone laboratory will focus on the synthesis, characterization and waste treatment of industrially significant organic chemicals. EPA, OSHA and ASTM instrumental methods for analysis of organic compounds in the atmosphere, groundwater and soil will be emphasized. Two 3-hour laboratories per week. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM 477 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Prerequisites: CHEM-347, CHEM-348
Corequisite: CHEM-478 Minimum Class Standing: SR
This course serves as senior level chemistry elective. It will cover topics including the principles of structure/ reactivity, reaction mechanisms, kinetic and thermodynamic control of reactions, radical and photochemistry, organometallic chemistry and total organic synthesis. Terms offered: As Needed
CHEM 478 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab
Prerequisites: CHEM-347, CHEM-348
Corequisite: CHEM-477 Minimum Class Standing: SR
This course serves as senior level chemistry elective. The laboratory develops the skills needed to perform variety of organic reactions including photochemistry and organometallic chemistry. It also allows the student to use the knowledge developed to design and carry out a total synthesis for a target compound. Student will employ the separation, purification and identification techniques learned in CHEM-348 to perform the labs. One 4-hour laboratory per week. Terms offered: As needed
CHEM 491 - Chemistry Special Topics
Students give oral presentations reviewing current research from the literature or their own research results. Talks by faculty or invited guests may also be scheduled. Offered each Fall term.
CHEM 494 - Senior Research/Seminar I
Prerequisites: CHEM-363/364
Minimum Class Standing: SRI
This is the first of two required consecutive courses to introduce the student to the techniques for literature search and document retrieval, in preparation for a senior research project. Students will learn to use library hardbound and electronic reference materials and initiate a research project, under the direction of a chemistry faculty member. Each student will prepare and present a seminar based on a literature search. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM 496 - Senior Research/Seminar II
Prerequisite: CHEM-494
Seniors will conclude a senior research project with a faculty member, and prepare and present a seminar dealing with progress achieved during the research period. Guest seminar lectures by visiting faculty, industry or government scientists will also be scheduled. This course may be repeated twice for a total of six credits. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
Biochemistry Representative Schedule
Freshman |
Term 1 |
| ORTN-101 |
Student Orientation |
| MATH-101 |
Calculus I |
| ECON-201 |
Economic Principles |
| CHEM-138 |
General Chemistry I Lab |
| CHEM-137 |
General Chemistry I |
| Term 2 |
| PHYS-115 |
Newtonian Mechanics Lab |
| PHYS-114 |
Newtonian Mechanics |
| MATH-102 |
Calculus II |
| COMM-101 |
Written & Oral Communication I |
| CHEM-238 |
General Chemistry II Lab |
| CHEM-237 |
General Chemistry II |
|
Sophomore |
Term 1 |
| PHYS-225 |
Electricity & Magnetism Lab |
| PHYS-224 |
Electricity & Magnetism |
| MATH-203 |
Multivariate Calculus |
| CHEM-346 |
Organic Chemistry I Lab |
| CHEM-345 |
Organic Chemistry I |
| Term 2 |
| PHYS-362 |
Modern Physics |
| MATH-204 |
Diff Eq and Laplace Transforms |
| IME-211 |
Algorithms & Computer Programming |
| CHEM-348 |
Organic Chemistry II Lab |
| CHEM-347 |
Organic Chemistry II |
|
Junior |
Term 1 |
| SSCI-201 |
Introduction to Social Science |
| COMM-301 |
Written & Oral Communication II |
| CHEM-362 |
Physical Chemistry I Lab |
| CHEM-361 |
Physical Chemistry I |
| CHEM-352 |
Biochemistry Lab |
| CHEM-351 |
Biochemistry |
| Term 2 |
- |
Advanced Humanities Elective |
| HUMN-201 |
Introduction to Humanities |
| CHEM-374 |
Analytical Chemistry Lab |
| CHEM-373 |
Analytical Chemistry |
| CHEM-364 |
Physical Chemistry II Lab |
| CHEM-363 |
Physical Chemistry II |
|
Senior |
Term 1 |
- |
Technical Elective |
| MATH-408 |
Probability and Statistics |
| CHEM-438 |
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab |
| CHEM-437 |
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
| Term 2 |
- |
Technical Elective |
- |
Advanced Social Science Elective |
| CHEM-494 |
Senior Research/Seminar I |
| Term 3 |
- |
Thesis |
| LS-489 |
Senior Seminar: Leadership, Ethics |
- |
Technical Elective |
- |
Free Elective |
| CHEM-496 |
Senior Research/Seminar II |
|
In addition to the courses listed above, the following courses are required:
| BIO-141 |
Biology I |
| BIO-142 |
Biology I Lab |
| BIO-241 |
Biology II |
| BIO-242 |
Biology II Lab |
| CHEM-477 |
Biochemistry II |
| CHEM-478 |
Biochemistry II Lab |
| CHEM-483 |
Advanced Chemistry Elective II
|
| CHEM-484 |
Advanced Chemistry Elective II Lab |
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