Chemistry Major (B.S.) - Undergraduate - 2009 University Catalog
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CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Complete 69 semester hours including the following 5 requirement(s):
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CHEMISTRY COURSES
Complete the following 15 courses:
CHEM 120 General Chemistry I 4 CHEM 121 General Chemistry II 4 CHEM 220 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 230 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 232 Experimental Organic Chemistry I 2 CHEM 233 Experimental Organic Chemistry II 2 CHEM 310 Analytical Chemistry 5 CHEM 311 Instrumental Analysis 4 CHEM 340 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 341 Physical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 343 Experimental Physical Chemistry 2 CHEM 370 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 372 Experimental Biochemistry I 2 CHEM 495 The Chemical Literature 1 -
LABORATORY ELECTIVE
Complete 1 course for 3 semester hours from the following list.
CHEM 498 Senior Laboratory 3 CHEM 499 Undergraduate Research 1-3 -
MATHEMATICS COURSES
Complete the following 2 courses:
MATH 122 Calculus I 4 MATH 221 Calculus II 4 -
PHYSICS COURSES
Complete the following 2 courses:
PHYS 191 University Physics I 4 PHYS 192 University Physics II 4 -
CHEMISTRY ELECTIVES
Complete 2 courses for 6 semester hours from the following list.
CHEM 410 Advanced Quantitive Analysis 4 CHEM 420 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 421 Experimental Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 430 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM 440 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 CHEM 471 Biochemistry II 3 CHEM 490 Selected Topics in Chemistry 2-3 CHEM 498 Senior Laboratory 3 CHEM 499 Undergraduate Research 1-3
Course Descriptions:
CHEM120: General Chemistry I
Introductory lecture and laboratory course for science majors, prerequisite for all advanced chemistry courses. Introduction to atomic and molecular structure, bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, and selected topics in descriptive inorganic chemistry. Laboratory stresses techniques and data treatment and their use in examining chemical systems. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Laboratory or Non-Laboratory Science. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry.
CHEM121: General Chemistry II
Introductory lecture and laboratory course for science majors, prerequisite for all advanced chemistry courses. Introduction to thermochemistry, kinetics; general acid base, precipitation, redox equilibria, electrochemistry and selected topics in descriptive inorganic chemistry. Laboratory stresses techniques and data treatment and their use in examining chemical systems. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 120.
CHEM220: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
Introduction to the descriptive inorganic chemistry of the chemical elements and selected compounds excluding hydrocarbons and their derivatives. The periodic table and periodic relationships among the elements will be used as an organizing tool to explore the sources, properties, compounds, reactions, and industrial uses of the chemical elements. The primary emphasis will be on the main group elements, but transition metal chemistry will also be described. Selected applications of inorganic substances in biochemistry, environmental chemistry, industrial chemistry, material science, and medicine will be discussed. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 230.
CHEM230: Organic Chemistry I
Structure and bonding in organic compounds: nomenclature, reactions, properties, and aromatic compounds: stereochemistry; structure analysis by IR, NMR, UV, and MS; introduction to molecular orbital theory. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 121.
CHEM231: Organic Chemistry II
Nomenclature, reactions, properties, and synthesis of ethers, epoxides, alcohols, amines, and carbonyl compounds; carbohydrates; amino acids, peptides and proteins; pericyclic reactions; synthetic polymers. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 230.
CHEM232: Experimental Organic Chemistry I
A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 230. Basic techniques for the separation, analysis and synthesis of organic compounds: recrystallization, distillation, extraction, GC, HPLC, TLC, GC/MS, IR, H/C13- NMR, chemical safety methods and regulations. 2 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 230 is a prerequisite or corequisite.
CHEM233: Experimental Organic Chemistry II
A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 231 and after completion of CHEM 232. Basic techniques for organic synthesis, mechanistic studies, separation and analysis, and chemical safety: multistep syntheses, spectral data-base searching, phase-transfer catalysis, anhydrous procedures, analysis of unknowns by wet-chemical and spectral methods. 2 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and 232 are prerequisites. CHEM 231 may be taken as a corequisite.
CHEM310: Analytical Chemistry
Introduction to concepts of classical analytical chemistry including evaluation of data and apparatus, theory and application of volumetric and gravimetric methods and redox equilibrium, and introduction to electrical methods. 5 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and CHEM 232.
CHEM311: Instrumental Analysis
Introduction to application of instrumental methods of analytical chemistry. Instrument techniques studied will include spectrophotometry, electroanalytical chemistry,chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry. Theory and application will be examined in lecture and laboratory. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 310; and either CHEM 340 or CHEM 447.
CHEM340: Physical Chemistry I
Thermodynamics, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, gases, electrochemistry, solutions, colligative properties. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231, and PHYS 192, and MATH 221.
CHEM341: Physical Chemistry II
Kinetics, photochemistry, molecular physical chemistry. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 340, and PHYS 192, and MATH 221.
CHEM343: Experimental Physical Chemistry
A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 341. Application and experience with experimental techniques of physical chemistry. Students will perform experiments in calorimetry, measurement of thermodynamic variables, electro-chemical phenomena and kinetics. Analysis of experimental data, statistics and applications of microcomputers will be included. Meets the University Writing Requirement for CHBM, CHED, CHEM and CHPS majors. 2 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231, and 340, and MATH 221, and PHYS 192.
CHEM370: Biochemistry I
Organization of the living cell; structure, function and chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; bioenergetics and oxidation.. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231.
CHEM372: Experimental Biochemistry I
A lecture and laboratory course of experimental methods in biochemistry. Biochemical applications of spectroscopy, chromatographic methods, enzyme kinetics, DNA and protein purification and electrophoretic techniques.. 2 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and 232.
CHEM410: Advanced Quantitive Analysis
Extends methods of analysis in CHEM 311. Absorption and emission spectroscopy, photometry, NMR, ESR, GC, thermoanalysis, polarography, amperometry and principles of automatic analysis. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 311 and 341.
CHEM420: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Physical basis of bonding and reactivity of inorganic compounds. Electronic structure of atoms, ionic and covalent bonding, symmetry properties, chemistry and structure of transition metal compounds, organometallic chemistry, introduction to solid-state structures.. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 340 is a prerequisite or corequisite.
CHEM421: Experimental Inorganic Chemistry
Experience utilizing a broad selection of modern techniques for the synthesis, characterization and chemistry of inorganic compounds. Subjects covered will include catalysis, reaction mechanisms, and use in organic synthesis. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 310.
CHEM430: Advanced Organic Chemistry
Consideration of structural and electronic theories which form the basis of organic chemistry. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 340 or 370.
CHEM440: Advanced Physical Chemistry
Quantum mechanics, bonding theory, atomic structure, statistical thermodynamical calculations. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: MATH 420 and CHEM 341.
CHEM471: Biochemistry II
The second semester of a two semester course in biochemistry. The course continues the coverage of the chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, and their role in cellular function and processes. Topics such as the chemistry of hormones, recombinat DNA, mechanisms of enzyme action, protein synthesis, immunoglobulins and membranes are included. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM370.
CHEM490: Selected Topics in Chemistry
In-depth study of a modern aspect of chemistry. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits as long as the topic is different. 2 - 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 340 or 370.
CHEM495: The Chemical Literature
Introduction to manual and computer-assisted searching of the chemical literature. Includes an individual laboratory project, submission of a written project report, and presentation of a seminar. Meets the University Writing Requirement for CHBM, CHED, CHEM, and CHPS majors. 1 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 370 may be taken as prerequisite or corequisite.
CHEM498: Senior Laboratory
Multi-disciplinary laboratory study of the synthesis, separation, and characterization of chemical compounds. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 311, and 341, and 343.
CHEM499: Undergraduate Research
Laboratory research on a specific problem in chemistry under guidance of a faculty mentor. 1 - 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 233, Experimental Chemistry II, and departmental approval.
MATH122: Calculus I
Limits, continuity; derivative and differentiation; applications of the derivative, maxima, minima, and extreme considerations; antiderivatives; Riemann integral. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Mathematics, Mathematics. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: MATH 111 or MATH 112 or placement through the Montclair State University Placement Test (MSUPT) or a satisfactory score on department's Calculus Readiness Test. (Students who did not satisfy the course prerequisite at MSU and students who received a grade of D-, D, or D+ in the prerequisite course taken at MSU are required to demonstrate competency on the department's Calculus Readiness Test.)
MATH221: Calculus II
Riemann integral applications, transcendental functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, L'Hospital's rule, infinite series. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Mathematics, Mathematics. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: MATH 122.
PHYS191: University Physics I
This one-semester calculus-based course including laboratory is a study of the principles of physics and some applications to society's problems. Topics covered include mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, and harmonic motion. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Laboratory or Non-Laboratory Science. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: MATH 122 is prerequisite or co-requisite.
PHYS192: University Physics II
Calculus-based course. Study of some principles of physics and some applications to society's problems. Topics include: wave motion, sound and noise pollution, optics, electricity, lasers, nuclear theory, radiation, nuclear reactors, waste disposal. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Laboratory or Non-Laboratory Science. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: MATH 221 is prerequisite or corequisite.
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