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84.101	Applied Chemistry for Non-Scientists	Credits: 3
Provides an understanding of basic chemical principles -- atomic structure, bonding and interparticle forces, physical and chemical properties of matter through hands-on examination of matter and the application of principles to understanding the chemistry of current issues (e.g., environmental chemistry, biochemistry, food and drug chemistry) and the analysis of problems dealing with these issues. This course is not available for credit for Science or Engineering majors.
84.102	Forensic Science for the Non-Scientist	Credits: 3
This course presents the inherently fascinating topics of crime and criminal investigations as a pathway for teaching the fundamental chemical concepts most often covered in an introductory non-majors course. This course capitalizes on the surge of interest in the scientific investigation of crime (as sparked by CSI and other television shows) and will collate the theme of forensic science with the fundamentals of chemistry. The course material will be continually updated with each offering.
84.111	General Chemistry I	Credits: 3
Provides a one-semester survey of inorganic chemistry: the structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, and acid-base chemistry.
84.112	General Chemistry II	Credits: 3
Surveys the basic principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry with emphasis on biochemical aspects of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Various metabolic pathways are also emphasized.
84.113	General Chemistry Laboratory I	Credits: 1
Lab experiments designed to illustrate the principles covered in 84.111.
84.114	General Chemistry Laboratory II	Credits: 1
Uses laboratory experiments designed to illustrate the principles discussed in 84.112.
84.117	Selected Topics in Chemistry	Credits: 3
A one semester general chemistry course for mechanical engineering students. The properties of matter, chemical bonding, stoichiometric relationships, energy and chemical thermodyamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry are the major areas discussed. Relationships among chemistry, material science and engineering are central to the course. Problem solving is emphasized.
84.119	Selected Topics in Chemistry Laboratory	Credits: 1
A one semester general chemistry laboratory course for mechnical engineering students. Laboratory experiments are designed to illustrate the principles discussed in 84.117. Techniques of measurement and analysis of data are emphasized.
84.121	Chemistry I	Credits: 3
Provides an introduction to the basic concepts of chemistry through classroom discussions and demonstrations. Topics include chemical calculations, atomic structures, the periodic table, basic bonding theory, solutions, liquids, and gases. Restricted to science, engineering, and engineering technology majors.
84.122	Chemistry II	Credits: 3
Serves as a continuation of 84.121. Topics include thermodynamics; kinetics, acids and bases; an introduction to organic chemistry; chemical equilibrium; precipitation reactions; and electrochemistry. Restricted to science, engineering, and engineering technology majors.
84.123	Chemistry I Laboratory	Credits: 1
Studies experimental chemical principles and chemical transformation that is coordinated with topics considered in 84.121. Some of the more important reactions of elements, oxides, acids, bases, and salts are examined. Other topics include chemical separation, purification, preparation of inorganic salts, quantitative determinations dealing with the formula of a compound, gas laws, and colligative properties. Careful techniques and precise measurements are stressed. Restricted to science, engineering, and engineering technology majors
84.124	Chemistry II Laboratory	Credits: 1
Serves as a continuation of the laboratory study begun in 84.123 that is coordinated with topics of 84.122. Topics include: thermochemistry, kinetics, spectroscopy, titration, pH, equilibrium reaction and constants. Some aqueous solution reactions and organic reactions are examined. Accurate measurements and precise instrumental and apparatus operation are expected. Restricted to science, engineering, and engineering technology majors.
84.135	Honors Chemistry I	Credits: 3
A more in-depth view of the topics covered in Chemistry I, (84.121). Topics include chemical reactions and calculations, atomic history and structures, the behavior of gases and bonding theory. Open to students enrolled in the Honors Program, and may be taken instead of 84.121.
84.136	Honors Chemistry II	Credits: 3
A continuation of 84.135. A more in-depth view of the topics covered in Chemistry II (84.122). Topics include solutions, kinetics, thermodynamics, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry and solubility. Open to students enrolled in the Honors Program, and may be taken instead of 84.122.
84.204	Introduction to Organic and Polymer Chemistry	Credits: 3
This course is a one-semester overview of organic chemistry for plastics engineering majors. Organic chemistry and its associated principles underscore a broad component of the plastics engineering curriculum. It is desirable therefore for such students to develop a basic appreciation of the fundamental reactions in organic chemistry, as well as an understanding of the interaction of organic compounds with their environment. Students will therefore be expected to secure a basic undersanding of, e.g., chemical bonding, the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, substitution and elimination reactions, reactions of organic alcohols, ethers, epoxides, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, and amine compounds. When appropriate, examples will be provided that relate to those typical polymerization reactions (e.g. free-radical or ionic) employed to manufacture commercial polymer materials. Coverage will include synthesis of organic chemicals and polymers from natural and sustainable materials.
84.205	Principles Of Organic Chemistry Laboratory	Credits: 1
Introduction to the basic skills and techniques used in the synthesis, purification, and characterization of representative organic compounds. Open to Plastics Engineering students in the fall semester and Chemical Engineering students in the spring semester.
84.221	Organic Chemistry IA	Credits: 3
Studies the basic principles and reactions which characterize the chemical behavior of carbon compounds. Nomenclature, reactions, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry will be covered. Required for chemistry majors.
84.222	Organic Chemistry IIA	Credits: 3
A continuation of 84.221 including an introduction to infrared and NMR spectroscopy and biochemistry. The application of organic reactions in multi-step synthesis is stressed.
84.227	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	Credits: 2
Laboratory work designed to emphasize the techniques of organic synthesis and the use of instrumentation for identification and characterization of organic compounds. Required for chemistry majors.
84.228	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	Credits: 2
A continuation of 84.227 including an introduction to semimicro organic techniques. Planning and successfully carrying out reactions published in the chemical literature are emphasized. Required for chemistry majors.
84.229	Organic Chemistry Laboratory IA	Credits: 1
Reviews techniques, skills, and heuristic approaches in the synthesis, purification, and identification of organic compounds. IR, GC, and NMR instrumental methods are included.
84.230	Organic Chemistry II A Lab	Credits: 1
A continuation of 84.229.
84.260	Information Retrieval	Credits: 1
An introduction to the important chemical and chemical-related reference sources including journals, patents, technical publications, and compiled reference works, and instructions in their use. Assignments require the use of each source discussed. On-line searching using computerized chemical and chemical related databases is also introduced.
84.300	Directed Study: Chemistry	Credits: 1
An introduction to techniques of research. Open only to chemistry majors. Credit does not count toward those for ACS certification nor toward the total of 120 credits for graduation.
84.301	Special Topics: Chemistry	Credits: 3
84.303	Forensic Science I	Credits: 3
Introduction to Forensic Science, Fundamental statistics, Data Sampling & Quality Multivariate statistics, calibration and quality, Partitioning, thin-layer chromatography, Immunoassay, Instruments, Introduction to drug and pharmacology.
84.304	Forensic Science II	Credits: 3
Drug Analysis I, Drug Analysis II, Chemistry of combustion and Arson, Chemistry of color and colorants, Analysis of ink and paints, Chemistry of polymers, Analysis of fibers and papers.
84.305	Forensic Science I Laboratory	Credits: 1
Locard's exchange principle, Reagent preparation, crime scene investigation, a case of deductive reasoning, crime scene sketching, Forensic glass analysis, Fingerprint, Introduction to Microscopy, Color perception.
84.306	Forensic Science II Laboratory	Credits: 1
Forensic hair analysis, Handwriting comparison, Fluorescence detection of drug, Introduction to Immunoassay and enzyme catalysis, Fluorescence microscopy Analysis of gunshot residues, Analysis of metal, Analysis of flammable.
84.313	Analytical Chemistry I	Credits: 3
Focuses on the evaluation of analytical data, aqueous and non-aqueous acid-base systems, oxidation reduction and complexation equilibria, solubility and precipitation, solvent extraction, ion-exchange and chromatographic methods.
84.314	Analytical Chemistry II	Credits: 3
Introduces modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Topics to be discussed include ultraviolet, infrared nuclear magnetic resonance, emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy. Mass spectrometry, chromatography, thermal and electrochemical methods of analysis will also be covered.
84.315	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I	Credits: 2
Experiments emphasizing the topics presented in 84.313 are conducted.
84.316	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II	Credits: 2
Presents laboratory experiments designed to complement the coverage of topics in 84.314.
84.339	Physical Chemistry Principles	Credits: 2
A one-semester course designed for plastics engineering majors. Physical chemical concepts of importance to plastics and polymeric materials are emphasized and include kinetics, spectroscopy, phase rule, and statistical thermodynamics.
84.341	Physical Chemistry Principle Laboratory	Credits: 1
Laboratory work designed to exemplify principles and applications covered in 84.339.
84.344	Physical Chemistry I	Credits: 3
Covers basic physical chemical topics: laws of thermodynamics, solutions, chemical and phase equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, atomic, and molecular structure.
84.345	Physical Chemistry II	Credits: 3
Serves as a continuation of 84.344.
84.346	Physical Chemistry Laboratory I	Credits: 2
Laboratory work designed to exemplify principles covered in 84.344. Required for chemistry majors.
84.347	Physical Chemistry Laboratory II	Credits: 1
Provides laboratory work designed to exemplify the principles of chemical kinetics, equilibrium, and spectroscopy.
84.350	Physical Bioinorganic Laboratory	Credits: 2
Coordination compounds are utilized in a core of experiments to illustrate basic physiochemical techniques and analysis of experimental data in electrochemistry and kinetics. A project lab is carried out to apply and extend techniques learned.
84.403	Polymer Science I	Credits: 3
Coverage of step and chain growth polymerizations, kinetics and mechanism, copolymerization, ionic and free radical polymerizations, and industrially important polymers.
84.405	Polymer Science I Laboratory	Credits: 1
An introductory laboratory in polymer science concerned with the physical and chemical characterization of polymers.
84.407	Undergraduate Thesis	Credits: 3
Research in biochemistry, electrochemistry or analytical, organic, inorganic, physical or polymer chemistry. Progress report required.
84.408	Undergraduate Thesis II	Credits: 3
A continuation of 84.407. Both semesters must be taken and not more than six credits may be used in meeting degree requirements. A written thesis and seminar are required. The written thesis is to follow the conventional form of introduction, literature survey, data, results, and conclusions. One copy of the thesis must be filed in the Department office.
84.443	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry	Credits: 3
The chemical behavior, structure and methods of preparation and nomenclature of the more common elements and their compounds.
84.445	Advanced Inorganic Lab	Credits: 2
Laboratory to study the reactions of ions in aqueous solutions and to carry out inorganic syntheses and characterizations.
84.450	Introduction To Biochemistry	Credits: 3
An introductory study of the fundamental principles of biochemistry including the chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and lipids, thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanisms of enzyme action, intermediary metabolism and selected topics in molecular biology.
84.467	Biocheminformatics	Credits: 3
84.491	Directed Studies In My	Credits: 3