Department of Chemistry

Dr. Jessica Epstein, Chairperson

The Chemistry Department offers an American Chemistry Society approved Chemistry degree, Bachelor of Science (BS), or the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.  Students can also select a concentration in Forensic Science or Medicinal Chemistry as well as a minor in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry.

Chemistry Major (BS)

Degree of Bachelor of Science

CH-131General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 (Core Natural Science)3
CH-131LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 Lab1
CH-132General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 (Core Natural Science)3
CH-132LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 Lab1
CH-251Organic Chemistry I3
CH-251LOrganic Chemistry I Lab1
CH-252Organic Chemistry II3
CH-252LOrganic Chemistry II Lab1
CH-329Analytical Chemistry3
CH-329LAnalytical Chemistry Lab1
CH-365Physical Chemistry I3
CH-365LPhysical Chemistry I Lab1
CH-366Physical Chemistry II3
CH-366LPhysical Chemistry II Lab1
CH-449Inorganic Chemistry3
CH-449LInorganic Chemistry Lab1
CH-460Instrumental Analysis3
CH-499Research in Chemistry (Capstone, WI)3
MA-143Differential Calculus (Core Math)4
MA-144Integral Calculus (Core Math)4
MA-273Multivariable Calculus I4
PC-185General Physics I3
PC-187General Physics Laboratory I1
PC-186General Physics II3
PC-188General Physics Laboratory II1
Total Credits58

Chemistry Major with a Concentration in Forensic Science (BS)

CH-131General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 (Core Natural Science)3
CH-131LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 Lab1
CH-132General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 (Core Natural Science)3
CH-132LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 Lab1
CH-251Organic Chemistry I3
CH-251LOrganic Chemistry I Lab1
CH-252Organic Chemistry II3
CH-252LOrganic Chemistry II Lab1
CH-329Analytical Chemistry3
CH-329LAnalytical Chemistry Lab1
CH-365Physical Chemistry I3
CH-365LPhysical Chemistry I Lab1
CH-366Physical Chemistry II3
CH-366LPhysical Chemistry II Lab1
CH-460Instrumental Analysis3
CH-499Research in Chemistry (Capstone, WI)3
MA-143Differential Calculus (Core Math)4
MA-144Integral Calculus (Core Math)4
MA-273Multivariable Calculus I4
PC-185General Physics I3
PC-187General Physics Laboratory I1
PC-186General Physics II3
PC-188General Physics Laboratory II1
Additional courses:
BI-183General Biology I3
BI-185General Biology I Lab1
CH-361Criminalistics & Forensic Science3
CH-442Biochemistry I3
CJ-170Intro to Criminal Justice3
CJ-405Crime Investigation3
Total Credits70

Special Notes on Requirements for Chemistry Majors

1

CH-361/BI-361 Criminalistics & Forensic Science  is required for the concentration in Forensic Science is a cross-listed course, team-taught by members of the Chemistry and Biology Departments.

2

CH-499 Research in Chemistry is a senior research course. For students with a concentration in Forensic Science, this course would be satisfied by an internship in a forensic science laboratory (preferred) or by research on a forensic science topic.

Chemistry Major (BA)

Degree of Bachelor of Arts

CH-131General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 (Core Natural Science)3
CH-131LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 Lab1
CH-132General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 (Core Natural Science)3
CH-132LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 Lab1
CH-251Organic Chemistry I3
CH-251LOrganic Chemistry I Lab1
CH-252Organic Chemistry II3
CH-252LOrganic Chemistry II Lab1
CH-329Analytical Chemistry3
CH-329LAnalytical Chemistry Lab1
CH-347Principles of Physical Chemistry3.00
CH-442Biochemistry I3
CH-442LBiochemistry 1 Lab1
CH Elective (choose any 300 or 400 level course) 13
MA-132Statistics for Life Sciences (Core Math) 23
MA-133Calculus for the Life Sciences (Core Math) 24
BI-183General Biology I3
BI-185General Biology I Lab1
BI-184General Biology II3
BI-186General Biology II Lab1
PC-185General Physics I3
PC-187General Physics Laboratory I1
PC-186General Physics II3
PC-188General Physics Laboratory II1
Total Credits53
1

Choose any 300 or 400 level Chemistry course as an elective. CH-353 Medicinal Chemistry, CH-443 Biochemistry II, CH-449 Inorganic Chemistry, CH-460 Instrumental Analysis or CH-499 Research in Chemistry. (capstone, WI).

2

Students may substitute MA-143 Differential Calculus and MA-144 Integral Calculus.

Requirements for Medicinal Chemistry Major

Degree of Bachelor of Science

CH-131General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 (Core Natural Science)3
CH-131LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 Lab1
CH-132General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 (Core Natural Science)3
CH-132LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 Lab1
CH-251Organic Chemistry I3
CH-251LOrganic Chemistry I Lab1
CH-252Organic Chemistry II3
CH-252LOrganic Chemistry II Lab1
CH-329Analytical Chemistry3
CH-329LAnalytical Chemistry Lab1
CH-347Principles of Physical Chemistry3
CH-353Medicinal Chemistry3
CH-355Polymer Functionality3
CH-372Synthetic Organic Chemistry3
CH-442Biochemistry I3
CH-442LBiochemistry 1 Lab1
CH-443Biochemistry II3
CH-443LBiochemistry II Lab1
CH-449Inorganic Chemistry3
CH-449LInorganic Chemistry Lab1
CH-460Instrumental Analysis4.00
CH-499Research in Chemistry (Capstone, WI)3
MA-143Differential Calculus (Core Math)4
MA-144Integral Calculus (Core Math)4
PC-185General Physics I3
PC-187General Physics Laboratory I1
PC-186General Physics II3
PC-188General Physics Laboratory II1
Total Credits67

Chemistry Minor

CH-131General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 (Core Natural Science)3
CH-131LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 Lab1
CH-132General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 (Core Natural Science)3
CH-132LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 Lab1
CH-251Organic Chemistry I3
CH-251LOrganic Chemistry I Lab1
CH-252Organic Chemistry II3
CH-252LOrganic Chemistry II Lab1
Choose 3 courses (7 credits) 300 or 400 level chemistry courses 2 lectures and 1 lab7
Total Credits23

Medicinal Chemistry Minor (26 Credits)

CH-131General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 13
CH-131LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 Lab1
CH-132General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 23
CH-132LGen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 Lab1
CH-251Organic Chemistry I3
CH-251LOrganic Chemistry I Lab1
CH-252Organic Chemistry II3
CH-252LOrganic Chemistry II Lab1
CH-329Analytical Chemistry3
CH-329LAnalytical Chemistry Lab1
CH-353Medicinal Chemistry3
CH-355Polymer Functionality3
Total Credits26

 Special Note on Requirements

1

Biochemistry and Biotechnology majors who choose to minor in Medicinal Chemistry select an additional 4 credit 300 or 400 level chemistry course not indicated on this list. CH-460 or CH-449 with CH-449L is suggested.

Courses

CH-108. Science for Educators. 3.00 Credits.

A study of the concepts that underlie the natural science content in the elementary school curriculum in the United States. Topics include matter and energy, simple machines, sound, light, weather and climate, structure of the earth and the universe, electricity, and living things. The course is intended for individuals who expect to teach in primary & elementary school. Course Type(s): Natural Science, Stem.

CH-110. Chemical Principles. 3.00 Credits.

Structure of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry; preparatory course for CH-131. Course Type(s): Natural Science, Stem.

CH-129. Science Fact Or Science Fiction?. 3.00 Credits.

Students will review a selection of science fiction short stories, novels and films--in class discussion and research writing--to understand the science behind these works, in an attempt to separate fact from fiction. Partially fulfills the core requirement in natural science. Course Type(s): Natural Science, Stem.

CH-130. Chemistry & Cooking: Perfect Together. 3.00 Credits.

A look at the science behind cooking, including choice of cooking method, purpose of ingredients in a recipe, ethnic cuisines, and techniques. Course will include hands-on experience. Course Type(s): Natural Science, Stem.

CH-131. General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1. 3.00 Credits.

Introduction to the laws and theories of chemistry, emphasizing fundamental mathematical and laboratory skills required for expertise in the field. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Course Type(s): Natural Science, Stem.

CH-131L. Gen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 Lab. 1.00 Credit.

Laboratory for General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I (CH-131); Additional lab fee of $100. Course Type(s): Lab Courses.

CH-132. General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2. 3.00 Credits.

Introduction to the laws and theories of chemistry, emphasizing fundamental mathematical and laboratory skills required for expertise in the field. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisites: CH-131 Course Type(s): Natural Science, Stem.

CH-132L. Gen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 Lab. 1.00 Credit.

Laboratory for General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II (CH-132) Additional lab fee of $100. Prerequisites: CH-131; Course Type(s): Lab Courses.

CH-237. Forensic Science. 3.00 Credits.

The basic concepts and practices of biology and chemistry as applied to criminal investigation, examining and preserving forensic evidence, conducting crime-scene investigations, science in the courts, laboratory experience. Three class periods weekly. Additional course fee of $75. Prerequisites: BI-122 OR BI-184; Course Type(s): Natural Science, Stem.

CH-238. The Science of Art. 3.00 Credits.

Materials of art and artifacts, scientific and technical principles underlying the creation of art works, authentication and forgery, deterioration due to time and environment, restoration techniques. Three class periods weekly. Additional course fee of $75. Course Type(s): Natural Science, Stem.

CH-251. Organic Chemistry I. 3.00 Credits.

Nomenclature, structure, reactions and spectroscopy of organic compounds with emphasis on reaction mechanisms selected laboratory experiments and preparations. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisites: CH-132.

CH-251L. Organic Chemistry I Lab. 1.00 Credit.

Laboratory for Organic Chemistry I Lab (CH-251).Additional lab fee of $100. Prerequisites: CH-251 Course Type(s): Lab Courses.

CH-252. Organic Chemistry II. 3.00 Credits.

Nomenclature, structure, reactions and spectroscopy of organic compounds with emphasis on reaction mechanisms selected laboratory experiments and preparations. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly Prerequisites: CH-251.

CH-252L. Organic Chemistry II Lab. 1.00 Credit.

Laboratory for Organic Chemistry II (CH-252) Additional lab fee of $100. Prerequisites: CH-251; Course Type(s): Lab Courses.

CH-295. Credited Internships. 3.00 Credits.

CH-329. Analytical Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.

Statistical methods principles and procedures of quantitative analysis titrimetric, potentiometric and colorimetric methods. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisites: CH-132.

CH-329L. Analytical Chemistry Lab. 1.00 Credit.

Laboratory for Analytical Chemistry (CH-329). Additional lab fee of $100. Course Type(s): Lab Courses.

CH-347. Principles of Physical Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.

Foundations of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: CH-132.

CH-353. Medicinal Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.

An overview of modern day drug discovery, enzymes, receptors, pharmacokinetics and pharmaceutical synthesis. Prerequisites: CH-251.

CH-355. Polymer Functionality. 3.00 Credits.

This course covers recent developments at the interface of polymer chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on areas where polymers have made a particularly strong contribution, including pharmaceuticals, as well as the biomedical sciences. Detailed description involving the synthesis and chemical properties of biopolymers, biomaterials, nanotechnology, smart polymers, functional applications in biotechnology, tissue and cell engineering, biosensors, and drug delivery, is also integrated into the course. Prerequisites: CH-252.

CH-361. Criminalistics & Forensic Science. 3.00 Credits.

The theory and application of the principles of forensic science. Lab includes an analysis of the techniques and procedures in forensic science. Prerequisites: CH-132.

CH-365. Physical Chemistry I. 3.00 Credits.

Physico-chemical properties of gases, liquids and solids thermodynamics solutions and colloids electro-chemistry chemical kinetics nuclear, atomic and molecular structure. Three class periods one four-hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: CH-132 PC-186 MA-273.

CH-365L. Physical Chemistry I Lab. 1.00 Credit.

Laboratory for Physical Chemistry I (CH-365). Additional lab fee of $100. Course Type(s): Lab Courses.

CH-366. Physical Chemistry II. 3.00 Credits.

Physico-chemical properties of gases, liquids and solids thermodynamics solutions and colloids electro-chemistry chemical kinetics nuclear, atomic and molecular structure. Three class periods one four-hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: CH-365.

CH-366L. Physical Chemistry II Lab. 1.00 Credit.

Laboratory for Physical Chemistry II (CH-366). Additional lab fee of $100. Course Type(s): Lab Courses.

CH-372. Synthetic Organic Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.

This course covers modern techniques of organic synthesis, focusing on complex biologically active organic molecules and natural products, with emphasis on reaction mechanism, stereochemistry, structure, and retrosynthetic analysis. Prerequisites: CH-252.

CH-399. Independent Study. 1.00 Credit.

CH-442. Biochemistry I. 3.00 Credits.

Protein structure and function, enzymes, enzyme kinetics and mechanism, metabolism, techniques in protein chemistry. Prerequisites: CH-251.

CH-442L. Biochemistry 1 Lab. 1.00 Credit.

Protein purification, enzyme kinetics, enzyme inhibition and western blotting. Additional lab fee of $100. Prerequisites: CH-251; Course Type(s): Lab Courses.

CH-443. Biochemistry II. 3.00 Credits.

Biosynthesis, hormone regulation, RNA and DNA metabolism, Regulation of gene expression, Techniques in nucleic acid chemistry. Prerequisites: CH-442.

CH-443L. Biochemistry II Lab. 1.00 Credit.

Biosynthesis, hormone regulation, RNA and DNA metabolism, regulation of gene expression, techniques in biotechnology. Lab Additional lab fee of $100. Prerequisites: CH-442; Course Type(s): Lab Courses.

CH-449. Inorganic Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.

The electronic structure of matter nature of the chemical bond ionic solids symmetry transition metal and organometallic chemistry. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisites: CH-252.

CH-449L. Inorganic Chemistry Lab. 1.00 Credit.

Lab for Inorganic Chemistry. Additional lab fee of $100. Course Type(s): Lab Courses.

CH-460. Instrumental Analysis. 4.00 Credits.

Theory and applications of current techniques includes spectroscopic (IR, AA, UV-Visible, NMR, mass), electro chemical, and chromatographic methods of analysis along with wet chemical methods. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisites: CH-329.

CH-499. Research in Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.

Independent research on an assigned problem; seminar extends through the entire year. Hours arranged with the individual mentor but the group meets weekly for one hour. Additional course fee of $75. Course Type(s): Capstone, Writing Intensive, Senior Seminar.