CHMY
Chemistry
CHMY 102CS APPLYING CHEMISTRY TO SOCIETY CHMY 121IN INTRO TO GENERAL CHEMISTRY CHMY 123 INTRO TO ORGANIC & BIOCHEMISTRY CHMY 141 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I CHMY 143 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II CHMY 151 HONORS COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I CHMY 153 HONORS COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II CHMY 194 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP CHMY 211 ELEMENTS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHMY 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CHMY 291 SPECIAL TOPICS CHMY 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY CHMY 294 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP CHMY 311 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTY-QUANITATIVE ANALYSIS CHMY 321 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I CHMY 323 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II CHMY 331 HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I CHMY 333 HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II CHMY 350 ASTOBIOLOGY CHMY 361 ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHMY 362 ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY CHMY 371 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - QUANTUM CHEMISTRY AND SPECTROSCOPY CHMY 372 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I CHMY 373 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - KINETICS AND THERMODYNAMICS CHMY 374 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II CHMY 394 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP CHMY 401 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHMY 417 SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY CHMY 421 ADVANCED INSTRUMENT ANALYSIS CHMY 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CHMY 491 SPECIAL TOPICS CHMY 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY CHMY 494 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP CHMY 499 SENIOR THESIS/CAPSTONE CHMY 505 CRITICAL CONCEPTS IN CHEMISTRY CHMY 506 INTEGRATING COMPUTERS INTO LABORATORY INSTRUCTION CHMY 507 MODERN ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY CHMY 515 STRUCTURE AND BONDING IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHMY 516 MECHANISMS AND DYNAMICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHMY 523 ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISMS CHMY 524 MASS SPECTROMETRY CHMY 525 CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND TRANSPORT IN ANALYTICAL METHODS CHMY 526 ADVANCED PROTEIN NMR SPECTROSCOPY CHMY 527 OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY CHMY 533 PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHMY 535 REAGENT CHEMISTRY CHMY 540 ORGANIC SYNTHESIS CHMY 551 ORGANIC STRUCTURE ELUCIDATION CHMY 554 ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY CHMY 557 QUANTUM MECHANICS CHMY 558 CLASSICAL & STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS CHMY 559 KINETICS AND DYNAMICS CHMY 560 SYMMETRY, ORBITALS AND SPECTROSCOPY CHMY 564 ADVANCED QUANTUM CHEMISTRY CHMY 588 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHMY 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION CHMY 590 MASTER'S THESIS CHMY 591 SPECIAL TOPICS CHMY 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY CHMY 594 SEMINAR CHMY 689 GRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION CHMY 690 DOCTORAL THESIS
CHMY 102CS APPLYING CHEMISTRY TO SOCIETY
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- An introduction to contemporary chemistry in the contextual framework
of current issues including the effect of human impact on the air, water,
and earth. This course will examine the scientific basis for current
scientific and societal issues such as depletion of the ozone layer,
water pollution, acid rain, genetic engineering and nuclear fission
among other issues. Topics will be addressed from a scientific viewpoint
to develop knowledge and understanding of the chemical concepts that
underlie these contemporary issues. The goal is to inform non-science
majors of chemical and scientific issues in order to help them to become
well-informed, inquiring citizens.
CHMY 121IN INTRO TO GENERAL CHEMISTRY
F,S,Su 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Passing a level 2 math course (Survey of Algebra) or placement
in a math level 3 course (College Algebra).
-- Introductory general chemistry. Measurement systems, atomic structure,
chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry,
electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry.
CHMY 123 INTRO TO ORGANIC & BIOCHEMISTRY
PRINCIPLES
F,S,Su 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121, CHMY 141, or equivalent.
-- An introduction into functional group organic chemistry and important
biochemical structures, concepts, and processes. The laboratory is closely
integrated with lecture coverage.
CHMY 141 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I
F,S,Su 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Passing a level 3 math course (College Algebra) or placement
in a math level 4 course (Survey of Calculus or Precalculus).
-- The first of a two-semester course sequence about the general principles
of modern chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding,
the periodic table, equilibria, chemical reactivity, and kinetics.
CHMY 143 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II
F,S,Su 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 141 or CHMY 151.
-- The second semester of the two-semester general chemistry sequence.
CHMY 151 HONORS COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I
F 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: High school chemistry and physics, high school algebra,
and some additional mathematics.
-- Topic coverage parallels CHMY 141, with emphasis on critical and
analytical thought and with a greater reliance on math skills. For departmental
honors program.
CHMY 153 HONORS COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II
S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: A grade better than a C in CHMY 141 or CHMY 151.
-- Topic coverage parallels CHMY 143, with emphasis on critical and
analytical thought and with a greater reliance on math skills. For departmental
honors program.
CHMY 194 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
F 1 cr. SEM 1
-- For the new student. Integration into the department and its research
and educational program. Scientific communication and chemical literature
searching skills.
CHMY 211 ELEMENTS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
F,S 5 cr. LEC 4 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: One of the following: CHMY 121, CHMY 143, or CHMY 153.
-- A one-semester introduction to organic chemistry. The unique character
of carbon: bonding, structure, nomenclature, and common reactions of
hydrocarbons and functional organic compounds.
CHMY 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE
ACTIVITY
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate in a written
work or other creative project. Course will address responsible conduct
of research.
CHMY 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required, but some may be determined necessary by
each offering department.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
CHMY 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
CHMY 294 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
S 1 cr. SEM 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 194 or BCH 194.
-- Introduction to faculty research through faculty mini seminars. Departmental
research facilities. Research groups. Research planning decisions (MSU
laboratory, summer internship, student exchange, REU, USP, etc).
CHMY 311 FUNDAMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 or CHMY 153.
-- Introduction to wet analytical chemistry with an emphasis on the
systematic treatment of equilibria, acid-base chemistry, redox equilibria
and titrations, complexometric equilibria and titrations, Beer's law,
fundamental lab skills and chromatography.
CHMY 321 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
F,Su 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 or CHMY 153.
-- The first of a two-semester professional sequence in organic chemistry.
In-depth coverage of stereochemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, physical
organic chemistry, spectroscopy, and nomenclature. Students should register
for both semesters.
CHMY 323 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
S,Su 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 321.
-- The second semester of the two-semester professional sequence in
organic chemistry.
CHMY 331 HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
F 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 151 and CHMY 153 or consent of instructor.
-- CHMY 331 is the first of a two-semester honors sequence in organic
chemistry. Topic coverage parallels CHMY 321, but at an accelerated
pace with in-depth coverage of physical organic chemistry, sterochemistry,
synthetic organic chemistry, spectroscopy, and nomenclature.
CHMY 333 HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: A grade of better than a C in CHMY 331.
-- CHMY 333 is the second semester of the two-semester honors sequence
in organic chemistry. Topic coverage parallels CHMY 323, with more in-depth
coverage of mechanisms and more emphasis on retrosynthetic analysis
and on solving multi step synthesis problems.
CHMY 350 ASTROBIOLOGY
F 4 cr. LEC 3 RCT 1
PREREQUISITE: BIOB 170, CHMY 121, and ASTR 110 (or equivalent) and junior
standing.
-- This course examines the science of Astrobiology focused on the origin,
evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. Topics that will
be discussed include planetary evolution, origin of life, habitability,
evolution, intelligence, and the search for life beyond Earth.
CHMY 361 ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
F 4 cr. LEC 4
PREREQUISITE: M 170, PHSX 207, and CHMY 211 or CHMY 323.
-- A physical chemistry course directed toward the life sciences, health
professions, and agricultural sciences.
CHMY 362 ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
LABORATORY
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: or COREQUISITE: CHMY 361.
-- The laboratory to accompany CHMY 361.
CHMY 371 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY-QUANTUM
CHEMISTRY AND SPECTROSCOPY I
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 or CHMY 153, PHSX 207, M 172.
COREQUISITE: M 273.
-- The first semester of a two-course sequence for science and engineering
majors on quantum chemistry, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy,
classical thermodynamics and kinetics.
CHMY 372 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
I
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: CHMY 371 or CHMY 373.
-- Laboratory to accompany CHMY 371 or 373. Fundamental experiments
in thermodynamics and kinetics.
CHMY 373 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY-KINETICS
AND THERMODYNAMICS
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 371.
-- The second semester of a two-course physical chemistry sequence for
science/engineering majors. Students should take both semesters of the
sequence.
CHMY 374 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
II
S 2 cr. LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 372.
COREQUISITE: CHMY 323.
-- The advanced laboratory to accompany CHMY 373. In-depth experiments
and data analysis. Required of all chemistry majors who take CHMY 373.
CHMY 394 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP II
F 1 cr. SEM 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 294 or BCH 294.
-- Research techniques, procedures, and reports. Seminar reporting and
presentation skills. Career planning and resume preparation. May be
repeated once.
CHMY 401 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
S 3 cr. LEC 3
COREQUISITE: CHMY 361 or CHMY 373.
-- A systematic presentation of atomic structure and chemical bonding
with emphasis on properties, structure, and the reactions of representative
members of the various families of the periodic table.
CHMY 417 SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 323.
-- Organic and inorganic reaction chemistry for advanced students. Modern
reagents and transformations are treated in detail, along with relevant
theoretical and mechanistic considerations.
CHMY 421 ADVANCED INSTRUMENT ANALYSIS
F, alternate years 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 361 or CHMY 371.
-- An advanced analytical chemistry course which covers modern instrumental
methods based on spectroChemical and electrochemical principles.
CHMY 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1 - 6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate in a research
paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course will address
responsible conduct of research.
CHMY 491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
CHMY 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of
department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
CHMY 494 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
S 1 cr. SEM 1
PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: CHMY 394 or BCH 394.
-- Senior capstone course. Taught in collaboration with departmental
Honors Thesis, CHMY 499. The chemistry/biochemistry research undergraduate
experience constitutes a synthesis of our (bio)chemistry class room
and laboratory education. The projects are orally presented in seminar
form, discussed on the basis of acquired knowledge, and analyzed using
stringent scientific methods and criteria. A complete personal resume
is prepared. May be repeated once.
CHMY 499 SENIOR THESIS/CAPSTONE
S 1 cr. LEC 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 490 or BCH 490 (minimum of 3 cr.)
-- Thesis format and style will be illustrated, discussed, and monitored.
Draft portions of manuscripts are to be completed on a regular schedule.
Required of all candidates for departmental honors.
CHMY 505 CRITICAL CONCEPTS IN CHEMISTRY
Su 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121 or equivalent.
-- Course explores new learning strategies that encourage discovery-based
learning. Class will explore ways to use computer technology to engage
students in discovery-based learning.
CHMY 506 INTEGRATING COMPUTERS INTO
LABORATORY INSTRUCTION
Su 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Secondary teacher certification and 2 years teaching experience.
One year introductory chemistry course (CHMY 142 and 143) and coursework
or experience equivalent to one semester physical chemistry (CHMY 361).
A baccalaureate degree and experience teaching science at the secondary
level are required.
-- The course will examine and discuss fundamental and critical concepts
in chemistry. A practical laboratory component will enable students
to develop laboratory and/or demonstration projects for each concept.
Individual student-generated presentations are a key course component.
CHMY 507 MODERN ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY
S 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: Secondary teaching certification and 2 years teaching
experience. One year introductory chemistry course (CHMY 141,144) and
coursework or experience equivalent to one semester physical chemistry
(CHMY 361). A baccalaureate degree and experience teaching science at
the secondary level are required.
-- The course will examine/discuss fundamental information and concepts
in organic chemistry and biochemistry. A module based on drug development
will exemplify major topics. Information acquired via the internet will
be a significant course component. (A distance learning course)
CHMY 515 STRUCTURE AND BONDING IN INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 401.
-- Spectroscopy, structure, and bonding of coordination and organometallic
compounds.
CHMY 516 MECHANISMS AND DYNAMICS IN
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 401.
-- Mechanisms and dynamics of the reactions of coordination and organometallic
compounds.
CHMY 523 ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISMS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 323.
COREQUISITE: CHMY 533.
-- A problem solving course concentrating on analyzing organic reactions
and transformations via electron-pushing mechanisms. Problems chosen
will be from the current chemical literature. Designed for incoming
graduate students and upper-class undergraduates who want to learn or
brush up on their electron-pushing skills.
CHMY 524 MASS SPECTROMETRY
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 371 or CHMY 361.
-- Mass spectrometric methods of analysis. Methods for ionization of
samples in the gas, liquid and solid phases. Proteomics applications.
Cross-listed with BCHM 524.
CHMY 525 Chemical REACTIONS AND TRANSPORT
IN ANALYTICAL METHODS
S alternate years, to be offered even years cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 373.
-- Treatment of complex chemical equilibria, kinetics, and mass transport
in the solution and gas phases with respect to their effects on methods
of chemical analysis.
CHMY 526 ADVANCED PROTEIN NMR SPECTROSCOPY
F alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 371.
-- This lecture-based course is designed to teach the fundamental principles
of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as it applies to the
structural elucidations of proteins in solution. Pre-requisites include
familiarity with linear algebra and basic trigonometric functions and
CHMY 323. Cross-referenced with BCHM 526.
CHMY 527 OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY
F alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 371.
-- Use of optical spectroscopic methods for chemical analysis.
CHMY 533 PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 417.
-- A semi-quantitative description of the mechanisms of organic reactions.
Topics include M.O. theory, orbital symmetry, addition and elimination
reactions, the kinetics and thermodynamics of organic reactions, solvent
effects, etc.
CHMY 535 REAGENT CHEMISTRY
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 417.
-- A thorough study of synthetic processes, methodologies and reagents.
CHMY 540 ORGANIC SYNTHESIS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 533 and CHMY 535.
-- A thorough study of strategies for the synthesis of complex natural
products.
CHMY 551 ORGANIC STRUCTURE ELUCIDATION
S alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 417.
-- Spectroscopic structure elucidation of small organic molecules. Techniques
to be discussed include 1-D and 2-D NMR spectroscopy, UV, IR, MS, and
Raman spectroscopies. Emphasis will be on interpreting spectra to deduce
the structure of the compound in question.
CHMY 554 ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
S alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 321, CHMY 323 and CHMY 553.
-- Application of organometallic chemistry to organic transformations.
CHMY 557 QUANTUM MECHANICS
F alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 373 or equivalent.
-- Applications of quantum mechanics to molecules and spin systems.
CHMY 558 CLASSICAL & STATISTICAL
THERMODYNAMICS
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 373 or equivalent.
-- Classical & statistical thermodynamics applied to chemical systems.
CHMY 559 KINETICS AND DYNAMICS
S alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 373 or equivalent
-- Chemical kinetics, theories of reaction rates, molecular reaction
dynamics, with applications to Chemical reactions in the gas phase,
on surfaces, and in solution.
CHMY 560 SYMMETRY, ORBITALS AND SPECTROSCOPY
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 373.
-- Group theory with applications, semi-empirical and ab initio calculations,
vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, and their interrelationship
will be covered.
CHMY 564 ADVANCED QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
S alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 557 or equivalent.
-- Time independent and time dependent quantum mechanics with application
to chemical bonding and molecular spectroscopy.
CHMY 588 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. May be repeated; Maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing; teaching experience and/or current
employment in a school or organization; and consent of instructor and
Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- Courses offered on a one-time basis to fulfill professional development
needs of in service educators. A specific focus is given to each course
which is appropriately subtitled.
CHMY 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
F,S,Su 3 cr. TUT
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the Dean of Graduate
Studies.
-- This course may be used only by students who have completed all of
their course work (and thesis, if on a thesis plan) but who need additional
faculty or staff time or help.
CHMY 590 MASTER'S THESIS
F,S,Su 1 - 10 cr. IND Maximum credits unlimited.
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing.
CHMY 591 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1-4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others as determined for each
offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
CHMY 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of
department head and Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
CHMY 594 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites
as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular
courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion
material.
CHMY 689 GRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
F,S,Su 1 - 3 cr. RCT
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
COREQUISITE: CHMY 590 or CHMY 690.
-- Classroom instruction associated with directed graduate research/creative
activity projects.
CHMY 690 DOCTORAL THESIS
F,S,Su 1 - 10 cr. IND Maximum credits unlimited.
PREREQUISITE: Doctoral standing.
