Department of Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Students on Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Spring 2019 requirements CHEMBA
Requirements
The major requires at least 30 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I. One (1) course:
- CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
- CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
- CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Basic principles, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, gases, solution, and topics in descriptive chemistry.
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CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- (CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121) or CHEM-C 103 or (chemistry placement examinations and consent of the department)
- Description
- Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117.
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CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of department
- Description
- An honors course for students with unusual aptitude or preparation. Covers basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-S 117, or CHEM-H 117.
CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of the department
- Description
- A course for well-prepared science majors. Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory. One (1) course:
- CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
- CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to laboratory experimentation, with particular emphasis on the collection and use of experimental data, some properties of solutions, stoichiometry, and synthesis.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H127, or CHEM-X 150
CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117.
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-C 117. Chemical bonding (atomic structure, molecular structure, molecular orbital theory, and non-covalent interactions), macroscopic properties (energy, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics). Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, especially organic chemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-J 117 and CHEM-H 117. Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, including course-based undergraduate research project.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150
CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-J 117 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- First in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in teams. The research area of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
- Organic Chemistry I. One (1) course:
- CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures
- CHEM-H 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures, Honors
- CHEM-J 341 Principles of Organic Chemistry I
CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-C 243, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Chemistry of carbon compounds. Nomenclature; qualitative theory of valence; structure and reactions. Syntheses and reactions of major classes of monofunctional compounds.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341.
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CHEM-H 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures, Honors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Grade of B+ or higher in CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117; or consent of instructor
- Description
- For students with unusually good aptitude or preparation. Chemistry of carbon compounds. Nomenclature; qualitative theory of valence; structure and reactions. Syntheses and reactions of major classes of monofunctional compounds.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341.
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CHEM-J 341 Principles of Organic Chemistry I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-C 243, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Chemistry of carbon compounds. Nomenclature; qualitative theory of valence; structure and reactions. Syntheses and reactions of major classes of monofunctional compounds. At the level appropriate for chemistry and biochemistry majors.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341.
- Organic Chemistry II. One (1) course:
- CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures
- CHEM-H 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures, Honors
- CHEM-J 342 Principles of Organic Chemistry II
CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-S 341, or CHEM-R 340 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Syntheses and reactions of polyfunctional compounds, natural and industrial products.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341; and CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 342.
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CHEM-H 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures, Honors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-H 341 or CHEM-S 341
- Description
- Special course for students with unusually good aptitude or preparation, covering same subject matter as CHEM-C 342.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 342, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 342.
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CHEM-J 342 Principles of Organic Chemistry II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, or CHEM-S 341 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Emphasizes structural, reactivity, and mechanistic principles to understand syntheses and reactions of polyfunctional compounds at the level appropriate for chemistry and biochemistry majors.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, or CHEM-S 342.
- Organic Chemistry I Laboratory. One (1) course:
- CHEM-C 343 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM-J 343 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Majors
- CHEM-X 325 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab II
CHEM-C 343 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C- or higher in CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150; and CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-S 341 or CHEM-R 340
- Notes
- R: CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, or CHEM-S 342
- Description
- Laboratory instruction in the fundamental techniques of organic chemistry, spectroscopy, and the use of general synthetic methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 343, CHEM-J 343, CHEM-S 343, or CHEM-X 325.
CHEM-J 343 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Majors
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150; and CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, or CHEM-S 341
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, or CHEM-S 342
- Description
- Covers same material as CHEM-C 343 at the level required for chemistry and biochemistry majors.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 343, CHEM-J 343, CHEM-S 343, or CHEM-X 325.
CHEM-X 325 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-X 150 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Second in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in teams. The research area of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-X 325, CHEM-C 343, CHEM-J 343, or CHEM-S 343.
- Physical Chemistry. One (1) course:
- CHEM-C 360 Introductory Physical Chemistry
- CHEM-C 361 Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter
- CHEM-C 362 Physical Chemistry of Molecules
CHEM-C 360 Introductory Physical Chemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-S 117, or CHEM-C 243; and MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 212, or MATH-S 212; and PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221
- Description
- Elements of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, molecular quantum states, and spectroscopy. For students not intending to specialize in physical sciences.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 360 or CHEM-C 361.
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CHEM-C 361 Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-S 106, CHEM-C 243, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117; and MATH-M 212 or MATH-S 212; and PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
- Description
- Thermodynamics laws, free energy and chemical potentials, gases and dilute solutions, phase transitions, colligative properties, chemical equilibria, ionic solutions, chemical kinetics and transport processes, current topics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 360 or CHEM-C 361.
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CHEM-C 362 Physical Chemistry of Molecules
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-C 243, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-S 106, or CHEM-S 117; and MATH-M 212 or MATH-S 212; and PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222
- Notes
- R: CHEM-N 331 and MATH-M 311
- Description
- Quantum states and spectroscopy of molecules, statistical thermodynamics, and elementary kinetic theory, current topics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 360 or CHEM-C 362.
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- Chemistry Electives. Additional hours selected from the following:
- CHEM-A 314 Biological and Environmental Chemical Analysis
- CHEM-A 315 Chemical Measurements Laboratory
- CHEM-A 316 Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM-B 486 Gene Expression and Physiology
- CHEM-B 487 Biochemistry Laboratory
- CHEM-B 488 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory
- CHEM-C 317 Equilibria and Electrochemistry
- CHEM-C 318 Spectrochemistry and Separations
- CHEM-C 321 Advanced and Nanoscale Materials
- CHEM-C 344 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
- CHEM-C 416 Surface Analysis and Surface Chemistry
- CHEM-C 427 Advanced and Nanoscale Materials Laboratory
- CHEM-C 430 Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM-C 432 Spectroscopic Methods in Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM-C 437 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM-C 443 Organic Spectroscopy
- CHEM-C 446 Organic Chemistry III
- CHEM-C 460 Nuclear Chemistry
- CHEM-C 481 Physical Biochemistry
- CHEM-C 483 Biological Chemistry
- CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
- CHEM-C 485 Biosynthetic Pathways and Control of Metabolism
- CHEM-G 408 Seminar in Green Chemistry
- CHEM-N 330
- CHEM-P 364 Basic Measurements in Physical Chemistry
- CHEM-P 464 Advanced Measurements in Physical Chemistry
- CHEM-S 330
- EAS-E 444 Methods in Analytical Geochemistry
- SPEA-E 451 Air Pollution and Control
CHEM-A 314 Biological and Environmental Chemical Analysis
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-S 341, or CHEM-R 340; and MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211
- Description
- Theory and application of analytical techniques, including statistical treatment of data, spectroscopy, separation methods, electroanalytical methods, radioisotopes, and immunological methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-A 314 or CHEM-C 318.
CHEM-A 315 Chemical Measurements Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-A 314; or CHEM-C 317 and CHEM-C 318
- Description
- Application of analytical techniques and instrumentation to qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Theory, instrumentation, and data analysis will be covered.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-A 315 or CHEM-A 316.
CHEM-A 316 Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 318 or CHEM-A 314
- Description
- Laboratory experiments involve the application of analytical techniques and instrumentation to chemical analysis of biological samples. Methods include spectroscopy, immunoassays, chromatography, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-A 315 or CHEM-A 316.
CHEM-B 486 Gene Expression and Physiology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 484 or consent of instructor
- Description
- Biosynthesis of macromolecules, control of gene expression, advanced topics in biochemistry.
CHEM-B 487 Biochemistry Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- (CHEM-C 343, CHEM-J 343, CHEM-S 343 or CHEM-X 325); and CHEM-C 484
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 485
- Description
- Laboratory instruction in the fundamental techniques of protein biochemistry, including separation of macromolecules by electrophoresis and chromatography; isolation, purification, and analysis of enzymes; and methods for probing protein-ligand interactions.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-B 487 and CHEM-B 488; or CHEM-C 487.
CHEM-B 488 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-B 487 with a grade of C- or higher
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 485
- Description
- Laboratory instruction in the fundamental techniques of nucleic acid chemistry, including assay methods, nucleic acid purification strategies, recombinant DNA procedures; transformations, protein expression systems, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methodologies, and methods of genomic analysis.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-B 487 and CHEM-B 488; or CHEM-C 487.
CHEM-C 317 Equilibria and Electrochemistry
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C- or higher in CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-S 341, or CHEM-R 340; and MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-M 213
- Description
- Treatment of analytical data; chemical equilibrium; redox titrations; electrochemical theory; potentiometry; voltammetry; coulometry.
CHEM-C 318 Spectrochemistry and Separations
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C- or higher in CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-S 341, or CHEM-R 340; and MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-M 213
- Description
- Ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and luminescence spectrophotometry; flame and electrical discharge techniques; X-ray and mass spectrometric methods; phase equilibria and extractions; counter current distribution; gas, thin-layer liquid, and high-performance liquid chromatography.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-A 314; or CHEM-C 317 and CHEM-C 318.
CHEM-C 321 Advanced and Nanoscale Materials
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- [CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342 or CHEM-S 342; and CHEM-C 343, CHEM-J 343, or CHEM-X 325]; or [PHYS-P 202 or PHYS-P 222]; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Interdisciplinary course bridges chemistry, materials science, physics and biology by focusing on concepts crucial to understanding the structure-function relationships of materials and their nanoscale properties. Elucidates these concepts through study of contemporary and advanced materials: e.g., metal and magnetic nanoparticles, semiconductor quantum dots, biomaterials, polymers, surfactants, and liquid crystals.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 321 or CHEM-C 420.
CHEM-C 344 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, or CHEM-S 342; and CHEM-C 343, CHEM-J 343, or CHEM-X 325
- Description
- Preparation, isolation, and identification of organic compounds; emphasis on modern research methods.
CHEM-C 416 Surface Analysis and Surface Chemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 360 or CHEM-C 361; or consent of instructor
- Description
- An overview of the modern instrumental techniques of surface analysis will be presented, together with a survey of their applications to solve surface chemical problems. Topics include electron and ion spectroscopies, SIMS, LEED, thermal desorption spectroscopy, surface electron and ion microscopies, catalysis, microelectronics fabrication, and corrosion.
CHEM-C 427 Advanced and Nanoscale Materials Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 321 or CHEM-C 420
- Description
- This is a junior-senior level overview of advanced and nanoscale materials including hard, soft and hybrid materials with a focus on structure-function relationships. Lab techniques include materials synthesis, structural characterization, modeling of structures, and spectroscopic characterization. Emphasis is on modern research methods.
CHEM-C 430 Inorganic Chemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-N 330, or CHEM-N 331
- Notes
- R: CHEM-C 362
- Description
- Structure and bonding of inorganic compounds; survey of chemistry of the Periodic Table, group theory, electronic spectroscopy of coordination compounds, organometallic compounds, catalysis, mechanisms, and reactions.
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CHEM-C 432 Spectroscopic Methods in Inorganic Chemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 360 or CHEM-C 361; and CHEM-C 430
- Description
- Chemical applications of group theory and the elucidation of structure and bonding in inorganic molecules and complexes by vibrational, nuclear magnetic resonance, Mossbauer, and electronic absorption spectroscopy.
CHEM-C 437 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-N 330 or CHEM-N 337
- Description
- Synthesis, characterization, and study of chemical and physical properties of inorganic and organometallic compounds.
CHEM-C 443 Organic Spectroscopy
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, or CHEM-S 342; and CHEM-C 343, CHEM-J 343, or CHEM-X 325
- Description
- Elucidation of molecular structures by use of IR, UV, NMR, mass spectroscopy, and other methods.
CHEM-C 446 Organic Chemistry III
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, or CHEM-S 342
- Description
- Further develops concepts introduced in Organic Chemistry I and II. Advanced topics include retrosynthesis, kinetics, catalysis, organometallic chemistry, FO theory and pericyclic reactions, heterocycles, mechanism, radicals and carbenes, polymers, solid phase synthesis of peptides and organic synthesis.
CHEM-C 460 Nuclear Chemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 360, CHEM-C 361, or CHEM-C 362
- Description
- Fundamentals of nuclear behavior; nuclear properties, radioactive decay, and nuclear reactions; applications of nuclear phenomena, biological effects of radiation, nuclear analytical techniques, tracers, radioisotope dating, nuclear power, and the origin of the chemical elements.
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CHEM-C 481 Physical Biochemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 361 or CHEM-P 360; and CHEM-C 484
- Description
- Physical chemistry of biological macromolecules; structure and conformation of proteins and nucleic acids; thermodynamics and kinetics of biochemical reactions.
CHEM-C 483 Biological Chemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, CHEM-S 342 or CHEM-R 340
- Description
- Introduction to structure, chemical properties, and interrelationships of biological substances.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 383, CHEM-C 483, or CHEM-C 484.
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CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, or CHEM-S 342
- Description
- Structure and function of cellular components and the generation of phosphate-bond energy.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 383, CHEM-C 483, or CHEM-C 484.
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CHEM-C 485 Biosynthetic Pathways and Control of Metabolism
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 484
- Description
- Biosynthetic pathways, control of metabolism, and drug design.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 483; or CHEM-C 484 and CHEM-C 485.
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CHEM-G 408 Seminar in Green Chemistry
- Credits
- 1
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- This seminar series focuses on the chemical aspects of sustainable chemistry, a chemical philosophy encouraging the design of products/processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. Invited speakers consider sustainable design from multiple perspectives involving industry, academia, and public policy.
CHEM-P 364 Basic Measurements in Physical Chemistry
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 361 or CHEM-P 360
- Description
- Experiments conducted elucidate concepts explored in physical chemistry, such as heats of fusion, heat capacities, bomb calorimetry, transport properties, chemical kinetics and basic spectroscopy.
CHEM-P 464 Advanced Measurements in Physical Chemistry
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-P 364
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 362
- Description
- The tools of designing experiments in modern physical chemistry will be explored in this laboratory course. Students will work through the layers involved in physical experiments from its genesis through data analysis. Components of the class include electronics, computer interfacing, vacuum and laser technology, particle or photon detection, and computations.
EAS-E 444 Methods in Analytical Geochemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 103, CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- An overview of basic collection and preparation of water, soil, and geologic materials for analysis by analytical geochemistry techniques for environmental and exploration geology, and geochemistry applications. Techniques include Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Atomic Spectrometry Absorption (AAS) by flame and graphite furnace, X-ray fluorescence, and Leco carbon and sulfur concentration determinations.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 444 or GEOL-G 444.
SPEA-E 451 Air Pollution and Control
- Description
- A survey course covering the chemistry, transport, and fate of air pollutants related to current issues of air quality, such as photochemical smog, ozone depletion, particulate matter, and indoor air quality. Topics include the types, sources, health and environmental effects, measurement, evaluation, control, regulation, and modeling of air pollution concentrations.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Additional Requirements*.
- Physics.
- Physics I. One (1) course:
- PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
- PHYS-P 221 Physics I
- PHYS-H 221 Honors Physics I
PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school trigonometry; or MATH-M 026
- Description
- Newtonian mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. Application of physical principles to related scientific disciplines, especially life sciences. Intended for students preparing for careers in the life sciences and the health professions. Three lectures, one discussion section, and one two-hour laboratory period each week.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
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PHYS-P 221 Physics I
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- MATH-M 211 or consent of instructor
- Notes
- First semester of a three-semester, calculus-based sequence intended for science majors. Three lectures, two discussion sections, and one 2-hour lab each week. Physics majors are encouraged to take PHYS-P 221 in the fall semester of the freshman year
- Description
- Newtonian mechanics, oscillations and waves, heat and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
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PHYS-H 221 Honors Physics I
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- P or C: MATH-M 211 or equivalent
- Description
- First semester of a calculus-based sequence in introductory physics, intended primarily for highly motivated and well prepared students. Covers the material of P221 and supplementary topics. Course fee required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
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- Physics II. One (1) course:
- PHYS-P 202 General Physics II
- PHYS-P 222 Physics II
- PHYS-H 222 Honors Physics II
PHYS-P 202 General Physics II
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, PHYS-P 221, or high school equivalent
- Notes
- Three lectures, one discussion section, and one two-hour laboratory period each week
- Description
- Electricity and magnetism; geometrical and physical optics; introduction to concepts of relativity, quantum theory, and atomic and nuclear physics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
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PHYS-P 222 Physics II
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221 or PHYS-P 221; or PHYS-P 201 and consent of instructor
- Corequisites
- MATH-M 212 or consent of instructor
- Notes
- Second semester of a three-semester, calculus-based sequence intended for science majors.Three lectures, two discussion sections, and one 2-hour lab each week. Physics majors are encouraged to take PHYS-P 222 in the spring semester of the freshman year
- Description
- Primarily electricity, magnetism, and geometrical and physical optics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
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PHYS-H 222 Honors Physics II
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221; or PHYS-P 221 and consent of department
- Description
- Second semester of a calculus-based sequence in introductory physics, intended primarily for highly motivated and well prepared students. Covers the material of PHYS-P 222 and supplementary topics. Course fee required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
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- Physics I. One (1) course:
- Mathematics**. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
- MATH-V 119 Applied Brief Calculus I
- MATH-M 211 Calculus I
MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 027
- Description
- Introduction to calculus. Primarily for students from business and the social sciences.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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MATH-V 119 Applied Brief Calculus I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 027
- Description
- Introduction to calculus. Variable topic course with emphasis on non-business topics and applications. The topic(s) will be listed in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
- Repeatability
- A student may receive credit for only one of the following: MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-V 119.
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MATH-M 211 Calculus I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus, and trigonometry as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 027
- Description
- Limits, continuity, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, applications.
- Repeatability
- A student may receive credit for only one of the following: MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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- Physics.
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Exceptions to major requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Notes
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 42 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required for all courses taken at Indiana University.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.
Subject areas
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- Any ANTH course that carries degree credit
- Any ARTH course that carries degree credit
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- Any AST course that carries degree credit
- Any BIOC course that carries degree credit
- Any BIOL course that carries degree credit
- Any BIOT course that carries degree credit
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- Any CHEM course that carries degree credit
- Any CJUS course that carries degree credit
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- Any CLLC course that carries degree credit
- Any CMLT course that carries degree credit
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- Any COLL course that carries degree credit
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- Any ENG course that carries degree credit
- Any EURO course that carries degree credit
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- Any GER course that carries degree credit
- Any GLLC course that carries degree credit
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- Any HIST course that carries degree credit
- Any HON course that carries degree credit
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