Departmental Requirements
A chemistry major may follow any of three tracks. One prepares students for graduate work in chemistry and leads to certification by the American Chemical Society; the second is designed for those students planning a career in medicine or the health professions; and the third is for students in the 3-2 engineering program.
For ACS certification, the departmental requirements are CHRU 1321-1322, CHRU 1311-1312, CHRU 1331-1332, MTRU 1206-1207 in freshman year; CHRU 2521-2522, CHRU 2531-2532, and PYRU 1701-1511 and 1702-1512 in sophomoreyear; CHRU 3621-3622, CHRU 3631-3632, CHRU 3721, CHRU 3722, and CHRU 3031-3032 in junior year; CHRU 4422, CHRU 4432, CHRU 4221 and CHRU 4031-4032, and one advanced course in chemistry in senior year. In addition MTRU 2004 and MTRU 3002 are recommended for students considering graduate studies in physical chemistry.
Students planning a career in the health professions may meet the requirements for the major by taking CHRU 1321-1322, CHRU 1311-1312, CHRU 1331- 1332, BIRU 1403-1404 in freshman year; CHRU 2521-2522, CHRU 2531- 2532, and MTRU 1206-1207 in sophomore year; CHRU 3721-3722, PYRU 1701-1511 and PYRU 1702-1512, and CHRU 3031-3032 in junior year; CHRU 3621-3622,CHRU 3631-3632,CHRU 4422,CHRU 4221 and CHRU 4031-4032 in senior year.
Chemistry majors in the 3-2 engineering program take CHRU 1321-1322, CHRU 1331-1332, and MIRU 1206-1207 in freshman year; CHRU 2521-2522, CHRU 2531-2532, CHRU 3721-3722, PYRU 1701-1511, and PYRU 1702-1512 in sophomore year; CHRU 3621-3622, CHRU 3631-3632, CHRU 4422, and MIRU 3002 in junior year. Students are required to consult with the department before registering for CHRU 3031.
For chemistry minors, the departmental requirements are: CHRU 1321-1322,1331-1332, plus any four lecture courses and any two laboratory courses, provided the prerequisites and corequisites are met. CHRU 1101, CHRU 1104, CHRU 1109, and CHRU 1110 are core physical science courses.
Courses
Note: For each course for which laboratory is indicated, there is a laboratory fee unless otherwise stated.
CHRU 1101-Food Chemistry (3 credits)
A study of the nature of food and what happens to it when stored, processed, preserved, cooked, eaten and digested. The scientific foundation for our knowledge of food will be discussed. The course is intended for students who have never taken college or high school chemistry. There will be five or six laboratory experiments where the student will analyze foods. (No laboratory fee.)
CHRU 1104- The Chemistry of Art (3 credits)
An investigation into the chemical basis of color includes why color arises and how it is measured, as well as an introduction to the chemistry of dyes, pigments and glazes. Techniques in conservation and authentication of art will be discussed. Course requirements include several laboratory experiments. The course is intended for students with little or no background in chemistry. (No laboratory fee.)
CHRU 1109- Environmental Chemistry
An introductory lecture and laboratory course designed for non-science majors who have never taken high school or college chemistry. Includes applications of basic principles of chemistry to the environment. Topics include chemistry of paints, cosmetics, medicines, carcinogens and hazardous wastes. Several short lab experiments designed to illustrate chemical principles will be required. (No laboratory fee).
CHRU 1110-Forensic Science (3 credits)
An introductory lecture and laboratory course designed for non-science majors who have not taken chemistry. A study of the methods and techniques in forensic science. Topics include fires, explosions, drugs, forensic toxicology, glass and soil, paints, fibers, hair, blood, body fluids, fingerprints, toolmarks and firearms. Several short lab experiments will be required. (No laboratory fee.)
CHRU 1321-General Chemistry I (3-hour lecture and 1-hour recitation) (4 credits)
A course covering the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry including chemical equations, atomic structure, gas laws and chemical bonding.
Corequisite: CHRU 1311 (FCRH only), 1331.
CHRU 1322-General Chemistry II (3-hour lecture and 1-hour recitation) (4 credits)
A continuation of CHRU 1321, including kinetics, equilibrium, elementary thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHRU 1321;
Corequisite:CHRU 1312, 1332.
CHRU 1331-General Chemistry Lab I (4-hour laboratory) (2 credits)
A series of experiments selected to illustrate the topics covered in CHRU 1321.
Corequisite: CHRU 1321. Lab fee.
CHRU 1332-General Chemistry Lab 11 (4-hour laboratory) (2 credits)
A selection of experiments designed to correspond to the material covered in CHRU 1322. An abbreviated qualitative analysis is also included.
Prerequisites:CHRU 1321, 1331; corequisite: CHRU 1322. Lab fee.
CHRU 2521-0rganic Chemistry I (3-hour lecture, 1-hour recitation) (4 credits)
An introduction to bonding, structure and reactivity of organic compounds, including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides and alcohols. Concepts include orbital hybridization, stereochemistry, equilibrium reactions, transition state theory and kinetics. Determination and discussion of reaction mechanisms will be emphasized. Chemical and spectral methods for structure elucidation, including NMR, IR, UV and MS will be discussed.
Prerequisite:CHRU 1321-1322 or equivalent; corequisite: CHRU 2531 or CHRU 2541.
CHRU 2522-0rganic Chemistry II (3-hour lecture, 1-hour recitation) (4 credits)
A continuation of CHRU 2521. Concentrates on the chemistry of aromatic, car-bonyl and amino compounds, with particular emphasis on reactive mechanisms and synthesis. Includes descriptive chemistry of biologically important molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Aspects of synthetically important cycloaddition reactions will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: CHRU 2521; corequisite: CHRU 2532 or CHRU 2542.
CHRU 2531-0rganic Chemistry Lab I (6-hour laboratory, 1-hour lecture) (2 credits)
A laboratory course introducing the student to the experimental techniques of organic chemistry. Corequisite: CHRU 2521. Lab fee.
CHRU 2532-0rganic Chemistry Lab II (6-hour laboratory, 1-hour lecture) (2 credits)
A continuation of CHRU 2531. Corequisite: CHRU 2522. Lab fee.
CHRU 2541-0rganic Laboratory I (4-hour laboratory, 1-hour lecture) (2 credits)
A laboratory course introducing the students to the experimental techniques of organic chemistry.
Corequisite: CHRU 2521. Lab fee.
CHRU 2542-0rganic Laboratory II (4-hour laboratory, 1-hour lecture) (2 credits)
A continuation of CHRU 2541. Corequisite: CHRU 2522. Lab fee.
CHRU 3031-Seminar & Research 1 (1 credit)
Approval of mentor and of department chairperson required. Open to juniors only.
CHRU 3032-5eminar & Research 2 (1 credit)
Approval of mentor and of department chairperson required. Open to juniors only.
CHRU 3621-Physical Chemistry I (4 hours) (4 credits)
Outlines of physio-chemical principles, including introductions to quantum and statistical mechanics, reaction rates and the solid state.
Prerequisites:CHRU 1321-1322 or equivalent, MTRU 1206-1207 or equivalent, PYRU 1701-1511 and PYRU 1702-1512.
CHRU 3622-Physical Chemistry II (4 hour) (4 credit)
A continuation of CHRU 3621, including classical thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHRU 3621
CHRU 3631-Physical Chemistry Lab I (4 hour) (2 credits)
A laboratory course that includes experimental determination of reaction rates and spectroscopic observations of quantum phenomena.
Prerequisite: CHRU 1332; corequisite: CHRU 3621. Lab fee.
CHRU 3632-Physical Chemistry Lab II (4 hour) (2 credits)
A laboratory course in experimental thermodynamics and electrochemistry.
Prerequisites: CHRU 3621,CHRU 3631; corequisite: CHRU 3622. Lab fee.
CHRU 3721-Quantitative Analysis (3-hour lecture, 3-hour laboratory) (4 credits)
Fundamental theory of analytical chemistry including volumetric, gravimetric and spectrophotometric methods.
Prerequisites: CHRU 1321-1322, 1331-1332. Lab fee.
CHRU 3722-lnstrumental Analysis (3-hour lecture, 3-hour laboratory) (4 credits)
A lecture/laboratory course introducing the principles of chemical instrumentation, including instrument design and instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Topics include data generation, spectroscopic methods of analysis and separation techniques.
Prerequisites: CHRU 1321-1322,1331-1332 and CHRU3721, or equivalent. Lab fee.
CHRU 4O31-Seminar & Research 3 (1 credit)
Approval of mentor and of department chairperson required. Open to seniors only.
CHRU 4032-Seminar & Research 4 (1 credit)
Approval of mentor and of department chairperson required. Open to seniors only.
CHRU 4221-Biochemistry (4 credits)
An introduction to the chemistry of biological polymers (carbohydrates, proteins, polynucleic acid), their monomeric constituents and lipids, emphasizing their biosynthesis and role as biostructural building blocks. Other specialized topics to be covered include enzyme kinetics, mechanism and regulation; energy conversion and dynamics; pre-biotic chemistry and theories of life's origin.
CHRU 4222-Biochemistry II (4 credits)
CHRU 4340 Environmental Chemistry (4 credits)
CHRU 4422-lnorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
A comprehensive course dealing with the chemistry, preparation and proper-ties of common elements. Prerequisites: CHFC 1321-1322 or equivalent, CHRU 2521-2522, CHRU 3621-3622 (or corequisites: CHRU 3621-3622).
CHRU 4432-lnorganic Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
A laboratory course to accompany CHRU 4422, including synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Required of those students seeking ACS certification. Corequisite: CHRU 4422. Lab fee.
The following courses are offered for qualified students with the permission of the department chairperson.
CHRU 4523-0rganic Stereochemistry (4 credits)
CHRU 4525-0rganic Synthesis (4 credits)
CHRU 4526- Topics in Organic Chemistry (4 credits)
CHRU 4527-Advanced Practical Organic Spectroscopy (4 credits)
CHRU 4241-Biomimetic Chemistry (4 credits)
