Courses

Note: Not all classes are offered every semester. See the Schedule of Classes to determine if a particular class is currently being offered.

CHEM 100 Chemical Science
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory course in general inorganic chemistry designed for the student with little or no previous science training. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: Math 105(C) or Math 108(C) or Math 116(C) or Level 30 on Math Placement Test.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students who have cr in Chem 102.
Last Taught: Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022.

CHEM 101 Chemical Science
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory chemistry with an emphasis on organic chemistry and selected aspects of general chemistry. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: a score of 1 on the chem placement test, and one of the following: MATH 105(C), MATH 108(C), Math 116(C) or Level 30 on Math Placement Test; or a grade of C or better in CHEM 100(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Designed for students in nursing and related fields. Not open for cr to students who have cr in CHEM 341 or CHEM 343; may not serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 341 or CHEM 343.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 102 General Chemistry
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory college chemistry. Modern fundamental principles of chemistry, with emphasis on the chemistry of nonmetals. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: score of 1 on chem placement test, & Level 30 on Math Placement Test or a satisfactory grade in any appropriate math course equal to or greater than UWM Math 105 or 108; or min grade C in Chem 100(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Last Taught: Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022.

CHEM 103 Survey of Biochemistry
5 cr. Undergraduate.
The nature of materials of biological systems. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis, 3 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Chem 101(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Designed for students in nursing and related fields. Not open for cr to chem majors; may not serve as a prereq for Chem 341 or 343.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 104 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Chem 102. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: grade C or better in Chem 102(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Last Taught: Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022.

CHEM 105 General Chemistry for Engineering
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Modern principles of chemistry with emphasis on applications in engineering fields.
Prerequisites: score of 1 on chem placement test, Level 30 on Math Placement Test or a satisfactory grade in any appropriate math course equal to or greater than UWM Math 105 or 108; or in grade C in Chem 100(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Not open to those w/cr in Chem 104(ER). Not a prereq for Chem 221, 341, or 343.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 106 Chemistry in the World Around Us--Chemistry for the Non-Science Major
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to chemistry with an emphasis on outlining how chemistry affects our everyday lives. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab/dis.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Intended for non-science majors and minors; does not carry cr toward chem or biochem majors or chem minor.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.

CHEM 113 General Chemistry
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory college chemistry. Modern fundamental principles of chemistry, with emphasis on the chemistry of nonmetals. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: score of 1 on chem placement test, & Level 30 on Math Placement Test or a satisfactory grade in any appropriate math course equal to or greater than UWM MATH 105 or MATH 108; or min grade C in CHEM 100(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: CHEM 113 and CHEM 114 are equivalent to CHEM 102. A student may not earn credit in both CHEM 113 and CHEM 114, and also CHEM 102.
Last Taught: Summer 2020.

CHEM 115 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHEM 102. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: a grade C or better in CHEM 102(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: CHEM 115 and CHEM 116 are equivalent to CHEM 104. A student may not earn credit in both CHEM 115 and CHEM 116, and also CHEM 104.
Last Taught: Summer 2020.

CHEM 116 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis Laboratory
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHEM 102. 3 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: a grade C or better in CHEM 102(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: CHEM 115 and CHEM 116 are equivalent to CHEM 104. A student may not earn credit in both CHEM 115 and CHEM 116, and also CHEM 104.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

CHEM 185 Basic Chemistry for Teachers
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Chemical models, atoms, and molecules; properties of elements; useful chemical reactions; application to elementary education classrooms. 2 hrs lec; 2 hrs lab/dis.
Prerequisites: Math 176(P) or cons instr.
General Education Requirements: NS+
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.

CHEM 194 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.

CHEM 210 Introduction to Fermentation Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Concepts of chemistry in the context of fermentation. The ideas of mass balance, equilibrium, rate and catalysis are applicable to fermentation.
Prerequisites: none.

CHEM 221 Elementary Quantitative Analysis
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to modern chemical analysis, including volumetric, gravimetric, electrochemical, and chromatographic methods. 2 hrs lec, 6 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in Chem 104(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 281 Dead Men Do Tell Tales: An Introduction to Forensic Science
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A multidisciplinary view of how forensic scientists contribute to the many ways that physical evidence is collected, analyzed, and evaluated.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 281, BMS 281, CHEM 281, and CRM JST 281 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

CHEM 285 Medicolegal Death Investigation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Lectures on the fundamentals of death investigation as outlined by national guidelines for death investigators.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Jointly-offered with & counts as repeat of Anthro/BMS(C L Sci)/Crm Jst 285.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2015.

CHEM 289 Internship in Chemistry, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of chemistry in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: intro course in chem; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Fall 2010, Spring 2009, Fall 2008.

CHEM 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2010, Spring 2009.

CHEM 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2015.

CHEM 311 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Inorganic chemistry; solid state chemistry, coordination chemistry, main-group chemistry.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Chem 104(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.

CHEM 321 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamental concepts in environmental chemistry: chemical speciation, transport, and fate of pollutants; dynamics of pollutants in the environment; case studies of environmental contamination.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P).

CHEM 341 Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Intended for students who expect to take only one semester of organic chemistry.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Chem 104(P); conc reg in Chem 342(R).
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students who have credit in Chem 343.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.

CHEM 342 Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate.
6 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in Chem 104(P); conc reg in 341(R).
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.

CHEM 343 Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
For students who intend to take more than one semester of organic chemistry.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Chem 104(P).
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students who have credit in Chem 341.
Last Taught: Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022.

CHEM 344 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate.
6 hr lab.
Prerequisites: grade C or better Chem 343(P); conc reg Chem 345(R).
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students who have credit in Chem 342.
Last Taught: Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022.

CHEM 345 Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Chem 343.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Chem 343(P); conc reg Chem 344(R).
Last Taught: Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022.

CHEM 381 Honors Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion of aspects of the relationship of chemistry and society.
Prerequisites: soph st; Honors 200(P); cons Honors College dir; add'l prereq possible depending on specific topic.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020.

CHEM 399 Special Chemical Problems:
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Directed study or research on topics selected by the instructor.
Prerequisites: Chem 104(P); cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 7 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 481 Criminalistics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Instruction on collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes. Instruction on the rules of evidence and expert testimony.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to Forensic Sci cert prog; Anthro/Chem/C L Sci/Crm Jst 281(P); Crm Jst 480(P).
Course Rules: Anthro 481, Chem 481, BMS(C L Sci) 481, & Crm Jst 481 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2017.

CHEM 489 Internship in Chemistry, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of chemistry in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: jr st; 300-level or above course in Chem; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Summer 2015, Spring 2015.

CHEM 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2008, Spring 2000.

CHEM 497G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2008, Spring 2000.

CHEM 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

CHEM 501 Introduction to Biochemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The chemistry of biological systems.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 341(P) or 345(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.

CHEM 501G Introduction to Biochemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The chemistry of biological systems.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 341(P) or 345(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.

CHEM 502 Development of Modern Chemistry
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Traces the development of chemistry from ancient to modern times.
Prerequisites: jr st; a grade of C or better in Chem 221(P) or 223(P), & Chem 341(P) or 343(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018.

CHEM 502G Development of Modern Chemistry
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Traces the development of chemistry from ancient to modern times.
Prerequisites: jr st; a grade of C or better in Chem 221(P) or 223(P), & Chem 341(P) or 343(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018.

CHEM 511 Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to theoretical principles and descriptive chemistry of the elements.
Prerequisites: jr st & grade of C or better in Chem 562(P); or grad st.
Course Rules: Does not count toward graduate degree in Chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016.

CHEM 511G Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to theoretical principles and descriptive chemistry of the elements.
Prerequisites: jr st & grade of C or better in Chem 562(P); or grad st.
Course Rules: Does not count toward graduate degree in Chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016.

CHEM 524 Instrumental Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Chemical equilibria, separations, and theory and practice of instrumental measurements.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 221(P) or 223(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.

CHEM 524G Instrumental Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Chemical equilibria, separations, and theory and practice of instrumental measurements.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 221(P) or 223(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.

CHEM 541 Bioprocess Chemical Engineering
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Technical aspects of biotechnology and fermentation based on reactor design and function.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 501(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2015.

CHEM 543 Bioproduct Regulatory Protocols Laboratory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in the production, purification, and characterization of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of human disease in compliance with ICH and FDA guidelines.
Prerequisites: jr st; Chem/Bio Sci 537(P); Chem 541(P); Chem 501(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016.

CHEM 543G Bioproduct Regulatory Protocols Laboratory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in the production, purification, and characterization of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of human disease in compliance with ICH and FDA guidelines.
Prerequisites: jr st; Chem/Bio Sci 537(P); Chem 541(P); Chem 501(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016.

CHEM 560 Biophysical Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
General course designed for majors in fields other than chemistry.
Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P), and MATH 211(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2022.

CHEM 560G Biophysical Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
General course designed for majors in fields other than chemistry.
Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P), and MATH 211(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2022.

CHEM 561 Physical Chemistry I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Primary focus on chemical thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: jr st; grades of C or better in Chem 104(P), Physics 210(P) & 215(P), & Math 233(P); ElecEng 234(R) or Math 234(R).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

CHEM 561G Physical Chemistry I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Primary focus on chemical thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: jr st; grades of C or better in Chem 104(P), Physics 210(P) & 215(P), & Math 233(P); ElecEng 234(R) or Math 234(R).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

CHEM 562 Physical Chemistry II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of Chem 561; course content is largely kinetics, statistical mechanics, and quantum chemistry.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 561(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 562G Physical Chemistry II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of Chem 561; course content is largely kinetics, statistical mechanics, and quantum chemistry.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 561(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 563 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Prerequisites: jr st & grade of C or better in Chem 221(P) or 223(P) & Chem 561(P).
Course Rules: Carries grad cr for students other than chem students.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 563G Physical Chemistry Laboratory
1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Prerequisites: jr st & grade of C or better in Chem 221(P) or 223(P) & Chem 561(P).
Course Rules: Carries grad cr for students other than chem students.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 582 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Modern advanced chemical synthesis techniques.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Chem 344(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.

CHEM 584 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced laboratory for analysis and characterization of chemical compounds.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Chem 344(P), 524(P), & 563(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.

CHEM 585 Internship in Forensic Toxicology
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in a forensic toxicology laboratory under the supervision of a toxicologist.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to Forensic Sci cert prog; Anthro/Chem/BMS(C L Sci)/Crm Jst 281(P) & 285(P); Chem 221(P) or 223(P); Crm Jst 480(P); Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: Anthro 585, Chem 585, BMS(C L Sci) 585, & Crm Jst 585 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2005, Spring 2004.

CHEM 589 Internship in Death Investigation
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in death investigation under the supervision of a death investigator and forensic pathologist.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to Forensic Sci certif prog; Anthro/Chem/BMS(C L Sci)/Crm Jst 281(P); Crm Jst 480(P); BMS(C L Sci) 620(R); Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: Anthro 589, Chem 589, BMS(C L Sci) 589, & Crm Jst 589 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2012, Fall 2002.

CHEM 594 Internship in Forensic Science
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
On-site shadowing of evidence analyst at State Crime Laboratory.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to Forensic Sci cert prog; Anthro/Chem/BMS(C L Sci)/Crm Jst 281(P); Chem 221(P) or 223(P); Crm Jst 480(P); Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: Anthro 594, Chem 594, BMS(C L Sci) 594, & Crm Jst 594 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2020.

CHEM 599 Special Projects in Chemistry
3-5 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Directed study or research on subjects selected by the instructor. For further information consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 7 cr max. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

CHEM 599G Special Projects in Chemistry
3-5 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Directed study or research on subjects selected by the instructor. For further information consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 7 cr max. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

CHEM 601 Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Function
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Cellular synthesis of proteins, protein structure/function, enzyme mechanisms.
Prerequisites: jr st; grades of C or better in Chem 345(P), 501(P), & either 560(C) or 562(C).
Last Taught: Fall 2022.

CHEM 601G Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Function
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Cellular synthesis of proteins, protein structure/function, enzyme mechanisms.
Prerequisites: jr st; grades of C or better in Chem 345(P), 501(P), & either 560(C) or 562(C).
Last Taught: Fall 2022.

CHEM 602 Biochemistry: Cellular Processes
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Biosynthesis and metabolism of nucleic acids, structure and replication of DNA, control of gene expression, signal transduction.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 501(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.

CHEM 602G Biochemistry: Cellular Processes
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Biosynthesis and metabolism of nucleic acids, structure and replication of DNA, control of gene expression, signal transduction.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 501(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.

CHEM 603 Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in biological preparations, colorimetry, and chromatography.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2023.

CHEM 603G Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in biological preparations, colorimetry, and chromatography.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2023.

CHEM 604 Biochemistry: Metabolism
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Glycolysis, photosynthesis, biosynthesis, metabolism.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 501(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.

CHEM 604G Biochemistry: Metabolism
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Glycolysis, photosynthesis, biosynthesis, metabolism.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 501(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.

CHEM 611 Physical Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Physical and theoretical aspects of inorganic chemistry (spectroscopy, crystallography, kinetic and theoretical methods) are discussed.
Prerequisites: CHEM 311(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2022.

CHEM 611G Physical Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Physical and theoretical aspects of inorganic chemistry (spectroscopy, crystallography, kinetic and theoretical methods) are discussed.
Prerequisites: CHEM 311(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2022.

CHEM 612 Transition Metal and Organometallic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of elements, emphasizing transition elements and organometallic species. Main group organometallics and actinides and lanthanides briefly discussed.
Prerequisites: Chem 511(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

CHEM 612G Transition Metal and Organometallic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of elements, emphasizing transition elements and organometallic species. Main group organometallics and actinides and lanthanides briefly discussed.
Prerequisites: Chem 511(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

CHEM 613 Main Group Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of metallic and non-metallic main group elements.
Prerequisites: jr st & grade of C or better in Chem 511(P); or grad st.

CHEM 613G Main Group Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of metallic and non-metallic main group elements.
Prerequisites: jr st & grade of C or better in Chem 511(P); or grad st.

CHEM 614 Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Inorganic chemistry for biological systems; metaloproteins; coordination chemistry in enzymes.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 511(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2007.

CHEM 614G Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Inorganic chemistry for biological systems; metaloproteins; coordination chemistry in enzymes.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 511(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2007.

CHEM 628 Nuclear and Radiochemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of modern nuclear and radiochemistry; emphasis on the interactions of radiation with matter and application in radiation detection and measurement.
Prerequisites: jr st.; grades of B or better in Chem 524(P), 561(P), 562(P), & 563(P) or equiv; cons instr for undergrads.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Chem 726 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

CHEM 628G Nuclear and Radiochemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of modern nuclear and radiochemistry; emphasis on the interactions of radiation with matter and application in radiation detection and measurement.
Prerequisites: jr st.; grades of B or better in Chem 524(P), 561(P), 562(P), & 563(P) or equiv; cons instr for undergrads.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Chem 726 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

CHEM 630 Computational Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Computer modeling techniques for molecular systems.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 562(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2012.

CHEM 630G Computational Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Computer modeling techniques for molecular systems.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 562(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2012.

CHEM 640 Advanced Survey of Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Prerequisites: jr st; a grade of C or better in Chem 345(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 640G Advanced Survey of Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Prerequisites: jr st; a grade of C or better in Chem 345(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 647 Physical Methods of Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: jr st, a grade of C or better in Chem 345(P), 346(P), 524(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2022.

CHEM 647G Physical Methods of Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: jr st, a grade of C or better in Chem 345(P), 346(P), 524(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2022.

CHEM 661 Intermediate Chemical Thermodynamics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Laws of thermodynamics equilibria between phases. Introductory statistical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties of gases, solids, and solutions.
Prerequisites: sr st, a grade of C or better in Chem 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2013.

CHEM 661G Intermediate Chemical Thermodynamics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Laws of thermodynamics equilibria between phases. Introductory statistical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties of gases, solids, and solutions.
Prerequisites: sr st, a grade of C or better in Chem 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2013.

CHEM 662 Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Present understanding of reaction kinetics and dynamics. Topics range from experimental methods for kinetics measurements to microscopic theories of reaction rates.
Prerequisites: sr st; grade of C or better in Chem 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 662G Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Present understanding of reaction kinetics and dynamics. Topics range from experimental methods for kinetics measurements to microscopic theories of reaction rates.
Prerequisites: sr st; grade of C or better in Chem 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021.

CHEM 690 Scientist Career Transitions Seminar
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Preparation of science undergraduates for transition to science-related employment internships.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing; CHEM 344(C) and CHEM 345(C) or equivalent; 3.000 GPA in science courses; consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of CHEM 489 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.

CHEM 691 Senior Research
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to chemical research. Independent and original study done under the direction of a staff member; communication of results. Recom for Chem majors.
Prerequisites: sr st; cons instr.
Course Rules: Chem 691 & 692 may be retaken to combined 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.

CHEM 692 Senior Thesis
2-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to chemical research. Independent and original study done under the direction of a staff member. Recom for chem majors.
Prerequisites: sr st; grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT; cons instr.
Course Rules: Chem 691 & 692 may be retaken to combined 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021.

CHEM 697 Senior Seminar
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Prerequisites: sr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2007, Spring 2006.