Chemistry (Chem)
1A-B. General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis (5-5)
Prerequisite: high school chemistry or physics, advanced algebra or Chem
10 and advanced algebra or Math 13. Chem 1b may be taken concurrently with
1a. Fundamental principles of chemistry; properties of common elements and
their compounds; application of chemistry to industry. (3 lecture, 6 lab
hours)
6A-B. Quantitative Analysis (4-4)
Prerequisite: Chem 1B with a grade of C or above. Principles and methods
of quantitative analysis. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours).
8. Organic Chemistry (3)
Not open to chemistry majors. Prerequisite: Chem 1A. A study of the aliphatic
and aromatic compounds of carbon. (3 lecture hours)
10. Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (3)
(2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours weekly.)
Elements and their compounds with their relations to each other including
the practical applications. Students without high school chemistry or physics
take this as preparation for Chemistry la.
55. Elementary Functional Chemistry (3)
(2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours weekly.)
An introductory course emphasizing the principles of chemistry and including
a brief introduction to elementary organic and physiological chemistry.
Not open for credit to students who have credit for chemistry 10 or 1a.
This course satisfies the chemistry requirements for nurses, for majors
in physical education and is recommended for majors in home economics. No
prerequisites.
91. Elementary Physical Chemistry (3)
(3 hours per week, lectures and demonstrations.)
An introductory course in the principles of physical chemistry with applications
to biology and medicine. A study of solutions, equilibria, weak electrolytes,
ionization, reaction kinetics, conductance, electromotive force, surface
activity and colloidal suspensions, diffusion and osmosis, Donnan Equilibrium,
and cell study, including numerous experimental demonstrations. Prerequisites:
Organic and quantitative analytical chemistry. Not open to chemistry majors.
99. Glass Blowing (1)
(3 laboratory hours weekly.)
Elements of glass blowing; training in construction and repair of glass
apparatus. Enrollment is limited to ten with preference to junior and senior
chemistry majors.
105. Quantitative Analysis (3)
(1 lecture and 6 laboratory hours weekly.)
Methods of quantitative analysis used in industrial, agricultural, and medical
laboratories. Not open to chemistry majors.
106. Analytical Chemistry (4)
Prerequisite: Chem 110A, 111A; concurrently Chem 110B, 111B. Principles
and methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis of inorganic and organic
substances, including an introduction to instrumental analysis. (2 lecture,
6 lab hours)
109. Intermediate Organic Chemistry (3)
(1 lecture and 6 laboratory hours weekly.)
A laboratory study of the carbon compounds with coordinating lectures. Not
open to chemistry majors. Prerequisite: Chem. 8 or may be taken concurrently.
110a-b. Physical Chemistry (3-3).
(3 lecture hours weekly.)
Fundamental laws and theories. Lectures, problems, and discussion. Prerequisites:
Chemistry 6a-b (or 5), Chemistry 128a-b (or 8 and 9), Physics la-b (or 2a-b),
Math. 4a.
111a-b. Physical Chemical Measurements (1-2)
Laboratory, quiz, and problems, 3 hours per unit. To accompany Chemistry
110a-b.
118. Colloid and Surface Chemistry (2)
(2 lecture hours weekly.)
Preparation and properties of colloids, scientific and industrial applications
of colloid chemistry; surface tension, surface films and multilayers; absorption
from solution; electrokinetic phenomena and electrocapillarity. Prerequisite:
Chem. la-b and Chem. 8 or 128a-b (either of the latter may be taken concurrently).
Given in odd-numbered years only.
120. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
(1 lecture and 6 laboratory hours weekly.)
Systematic study of the properties of selected groups of elements; theory
of the chemical bond, and experimental evidence of the structure of inorganic
compounds. Laboratory work includes the synthesis and purification of various
types of inorganic compounds and elements. Prerequisites: Chem. 6a-b, 128a-b
and 129a-b. (Physical chemistry desirable.)
126. Advanced Quantitative Analysis (3)
(1 lecture and 6 laboratory hours weekly.)
Theoretical principles of analytical chemistry ; laboratory work includes
physical and instrumental methods of analysis of inorganic and organic sub-
stances. Prerequisites: Chem. 6a-b, Chem. 128a-b, and 129a-b. (Physical
chemistry desirable.)
128A-B. Organic Chemistry (3-3)
(3 lecture hours weekly.)
An extended study of the aliphatic and aromatic compounds of carbon. Required
of all chemistry majors.
129A-B. Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2-2)
Required of chemistry majors. (6 lab hours weekly)
130. Analytic Organic Analysis (3)
(1 lecture and 6 laboratory hours weekly.)
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic materials. Preparation
of representative compounds. Prerequisites: Chemistry 128a-b and 129a-b,
and either 6a-b or 5.
132. Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)
(1 lecture and 6 laboratory hours weekly.)
Detailed study of the theories and mechanisms of the more important organic
reactions including investigation of the original literature, experimental
evidence and proof of the structures of common organic substances. Laboratory
work includes advanced methods of synthesis, and the preparation of a series
of compounds in which the product obtained in one step is used as the starting
material for the next, etc. Prerequisites: Chem. 128 and 129, 6a-b. (Physical
chemistry desirable.)
151. General Biochemistry (5)
(3 lecture and 6 laboratory hours)
A general survey of biochemistry, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
enzymes, and hormones; the processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism;
introduction to routine methods of analysis of tissues and body fluids.
Prerequisites: Chem. la-b, Chem. 8 and 109. (Biol. la-b desirable.)
152. Advanced Biochemistry (3) (Formerly Chem. 153b.)
(1 lecture and 6 laboratory hours weekly.)
Advanced study of the constituents of cells and tissues, metabolism, and
clinical methods of analysis and their diagnostic value. Prerequisites:
Chem. 151 or the following: Chem. 6a-b, 1.28a-b, and General Biology.
154. Agricultural and Fermentation Chemistry (3)
The chemistry involved in the development of chemicals used in agriculture,
such as fertilizers, insecticides, weed-killers, etc. Methods of food processing,
organic products of fermentation, etc. Specific methods of testing materials
and analysis of products. Prerequisites: Chem. 105, 8 and 109, Bact. 114.
160. History of Chemistry (2)
Lectures and discussion of assigned reading, two hours per week. Prerequisite:
Chemistry 1a-b and Chemistry 128a or 8.
161. German Chemical Literature (2)
A reading course in German chemical literature designed to develop ability
to read at sight German reference works and journal articles in the various
fields of chemistry. Prerequisite: German la-b and at least one course in
each of the fields of inorganic, analytic, and organic chemistry. German
Sc2a recommended as preparation.
162. French Chemical Literature (1)
A reading course similar to Chem 161. Prerequisite: French la-b and at least
one course in each of the fields of inorganic, analytic, and organic chemistry.
163. Introduction to Literature of Chemistry and Physics (1)
A course designed to train the student in the use of the chemical and physical
library. Special consideration of abstracts, patents, indexes, dictionaries,
scientific journals, and the sources of information pertaining to chemistry
and physics. Source materials in general and special libraries will be considered.
The preparation of and the use of bibliographies. The preparation of a paper
from source material will be required.
190. Special Study (1-5)
Directed study of approved non-laboratory problems.
190L. Laboratory Projects (1-5)
Directed study of approved laboratory problems.
211. Chemical Thermodynamics (2-4)
A study of recent developments in the field and a review of the current
literature. Special work may be selected from such topics as electrochemistry,
phase rule, chemical kinetics, molecular structure, nuclear chemistry and
tracer elements. A qualified student may select a problem for laboratory
investigation. Prerequisites: Chem. 110A-B and 111A-B.
230. Advanced Organic Chemistry (2-4)
The technique and the preparation needed in synthesizing the more rare organic
compounds. Extensive reading of the literature of organic chemistry. Prerequisites
: Chem. 128A-B and 129A-B.
Phy Sci 300. Methods and Materials in Secondary Teaching (2)
(See Education 300)
Phy Sci 331. Observation and Participation in the Teaching
of Biological Sciences in Secondary Schools (2-3)
(See Education 331)
Phy Sci 332. Directed Teaching in Secondary Schools (4)
(See Education 332)