• CHEM 4320

    Inorganic Chemistry
     Rating

    2.02

     Difficulty

    3.86

     GPA

    3.23

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Unified treatment of the chemistry of the important classes of inorganic compounds and their reactions, with emphasis on underlying principles of molecular structure, symmetry, and bonding theory, including molecular orbital descriptions and reactivity. Prerequisite; CHEM 1420.

  • CHEM 1811

    Principles of Chemical Structure Laboratory (Accelerated)
     Rating

    3.01

     Difficulty

    3.87

     GPA

    3.43

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Students will grow as scientists by designing experiments independently, building technical writing & communication skills, drawing connections between chemistry class & the real world, practicing fundamental laboratory techniques, and generating experimental support for concepts covered in CHEM 1810. "Wet lab" and computational experiments encompass & expand beyond those offered in CHEM 1411. Prerequisite: A strong background in high school chemistry. CHEM 1810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1810 requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1811.

  • CHEM 3410

    Physical Chemistry - Quantum Theory
     Rating

    2.73

     Difficulty

    3.89

     GPA

    3.10

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; biochemical transport; and statistical mechanics.Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or 1810; MATH 1220 or 1320; and PHYS 2020, 2620, or 2415. CHEM 3811 (if required for degree program) may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 3410. Discussion is optional.

  • CHEM 3811

    Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
     Rating

    2.18

     Difficulty

    3.89

     GPA

    3.24

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. One hour lab lecture and four hour lab meet weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 3410 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 3811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3811.

  • CHEM 1810

    Principles of Chemical Structure (Accelerated)
     Rating

    4.49

     Difficulty

    3.98

     GPA

    3.30

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    First of a four-semester sequence covering the basic concepts of general & organic chemistry. Establishes a foundation of fundamental particles & the nature of the atom, develops a rationale for molecular structure, & explores the basis of chemical reactivity. Topics: introductory quantum mechanics, atomic structure, chemical bonding, spectroscopy, & elementary molecular reactivity.Prerequisite: A strong background in high school chemistry. CHEM 1811 or 1411 may be taken concurrently or after completing CHEM 1810. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1811/1411.

  • CHEM 2410

    Organic Chemistry I
     Rating

    3.48

     Difficulty

    3.98

     GPA

    2.95

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Surveys the compounds of carbon in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, and mechanisms of reactions. Three class hours; Discussion requirement at the discretion of instructor. CHEM 1420 or 1620. CHEM 2311 or 2411 may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 2410. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2311/2411. C or better required for CHEM 2420.

  • CHEM 5320

    Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II: Organometallics and Synthesis
     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.22

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduces the electronic structure of compounds of the transition metals using ligan field theory and molecular orbital theory. Describes the chemistry of coordination and organometallic compounds, emphasizing structure, reactivity, and synthesis. Examines applications to transformations in organic chemistry and to catalysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 4320 or instructor permission.

  • CHEM 4410

    Biological Chemistry I
     Rating

    3.01

     Difficulty

    4.23

     GPA

    3.26

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved. Topics include a description of the key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Prerequisite: CHEM 2420

  • CHEM 2411

    Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
     Rating

    2.29

     Difficulty

    4.55

     GPA

    3.18

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduction to the principles and techniques used in the organic chemistry laboratory, including methods of purification, isolation, synthesis and analysis of organic compounds, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. One hour lecture and four hour laboratory meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 2410 or 1820 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2411. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410/1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2411.

  • CHEM 2810

    Principles of Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry
     Rating

    3.41

     Difficulty

    4.59

     GPA

    3.28

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Continued exploration of organic reactions and structures initiated in CHEM 1820. Includes electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic addition, nucleophilic acyl substitution, organometallic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHEM 1820. CHEM 2811, 2421, or 2321 may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 2810. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2811/2421/2321.