Chemistry Department
The science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and molecular systems.
- CHEM101: Concepts
- The theories, models, structures, and reactions of modern chemistry are introduced to the nonscience major. Historical antecedents in the development of current concepts of matter are explored. Mathematical problem-solving in a chemistry context is included.
- CHEM150: The Periodic Table
- Elective course covering the full length of the periodic table and its atoms, including periodicity, co-valence, and general occurrence.
- CHEM180: Temporal Chemistry
- Elective course detailing the specific chemistry involved in temporal mechanics.
- CHEM201: Organic Chemistry 1
- The compounds of carbon with an emphasis on structure, nomenclature, and stereochemistry. Laboratory course.
- CHEM202: Organic Chemistry 2
- The compounds of carbon with an emphasis on reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Laboratory course.
- CHEM301: Physical Chemistry 1
- Application of physical principles and mathematical descriptions to chemical systems. Quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, and chemical dynamics.
- CHEM302: Physical Chemistry 2
- Application of physical principles and mathematical descriptions to chemical systems. Chemical and statistical thermodynamics.
- CHEM310: Radioactive Chemistry
- Elective course on the specifics of radioactive chemistry. Emphasis on radiation poisoning, radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
- CHEM400: Advanced Inorganic
- The elements and the periodic table with emphasis on modern structural theory.
- CHEM421: Atmospheric Chemistry
- Elective course studying the specifics of atmospheric chemistry, with an emphasis on greenhouse gases snd inorganic components.
- CHEM422: Planetary Chemistry
- Elective course studying the specifics of planetary composition, with an emphasis on planetary specifications, classification, and habitability for different species.
- CHEM423: Celestial Chemistry
- Elective course covering the specific chemistry of stars and other celestial bodies, including asteroids, nebulae. Cosmological Chemistry is included.
- CHEM450: Biochemistry
- General biochemistry course covering chemical principles of biologic systems: protein and membrane structure and function, metabolism and nucleic acid structure, and molecular biology.
- CHEM451: Advanced Biochemistry
- Elective Course in advanced biochemistry covering the latest details of biological systems, with an emphasis on the chemical layout of medical treatment, including chemotherapy and radioactive isotopes.
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