Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

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CHEM 4211 Physical Chemistry I

Prerequisites: At least 12 semester hours of chemistry; PHYS 2212 and 2212L; MATH 1262. First of a two-semester sequence designed to present the fundamentals of physical chemistry. Offered only in the fall.

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CHEM 4211L Physical Chemistry Lab I

Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 4211. Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 4211. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount. Offered only in the fall.

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CHEM 4212 Physical Chemistry II

Prerequisite: CHEM 4211 and 4211L. A continuation of CHEM 4211. Offered only in the spring. Physics capstone.

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CHEM 4212L Physical Chemistry Lab II

Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 4212. Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 4212. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount. Offered only in the spring. Physics capstone.

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CHEM 4300 Advanced Biochemistry

Prerequisite: CHEM 3711 and CHEM 3711L. An in-depth study of selected topics in biochemistry with emphasis on the medical correlation. Offered only in the fall of even years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4400 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 3200 and 3200L. An in-depth study of selected topics in analytical chemistry with emphasis on modern instrumental methods. Offered only in the fall of even years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4410 For Trace Ev Material Analysis

Prerequisites: CHEM 2800, CHEM 3010, and CHEM 3200. This capstone course covers analytical and inorganic chemical methods in forensic science including gathering of evidence, drug identification, toxicology, trace evidence, arson, and other techniques used in forensics.

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CHEM 4420 Forensic Drug/Biomat Analysis

Prerequisites: CHEM 2800 and CHEM 3711. Corequisite: CHEM 4420L. Forensic chemistry with emphasis on drug and biomaterial analysis. The topics covered include classification of drugs using the USC, synthetic drugs, presumptive and confirmatory tests for drugs, serology, DNA profiling, immunoassays, and application of these techniques in the forensic field.

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CHEM 4420L Forensic Chemistry Lab

Corequisite: CHEM 4420. Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 4420. The basic techniques for chemical analysis of forensic samples are explored. These include sampling, sample preparation, analyte determination, and data presentation. Experiments include but not limited to fingerprint, blood and DNA analysis.

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CHEM 4500 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 3010 and 3010L. Theoretical and synthetic inorganic chemistry with emphasis on bonding, structure and modern characterization techniques. Offered only in the spring of even years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4600 Advanced Organic Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 3362 and 3362L. An in-depth study of selected topics in organic chemistry with emphasis on reaction mechanisms. Offered only in the fall of odd years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4700 Computational Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 4212 and 4212L. Application of quantum molecular modeling in chemistry. Offered only in the spring of even years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4800 Advanced Physical Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 4212 and 4212L. Rigorous development of physical models of chemical behavior. Topics include group theory, Hartree-Fock, and semi-empirical methods. Offered only in the spring of odd years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4920 Chemistry Senior Seminar

Prerequisite: CHEM 3920 and three credit hours of CHEM 4999, both of which must be completed before taking CHEM 4920. Presentation and discussion of issues in modern chemistry. Required of all senior chemistry majors. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount. Offered only in the spring.

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CHEM 4940 Independent Study

Prerequisites: At least 15 semester hours of chemistry; approval of department chairperson. An individual learning experience under the direction of departmental faculty.

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CHEM 4950 Special Topics

Prerequisites: At least 15 hours of chemistry; approval of department chairperson. Selected advanced topics in chemistry not addressed in other departmental courses.

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CHEM 4960 Internship

Prerequisites: At least 15 semester hours of chemistry; approval of department chairperson. An individual learning experience.

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CHEM 4980 Special Topics: Study Abroad

Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Selected advanced topics in chemistry taught in a study abroad program.

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CHEM 4999 Independent Study: Research

Prerequisites: At least 15 hours of Chemistry; approval of department Chairperson. Course designed to offer the student a meaningful experience in scientific research.

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