CHEMISTRY

Chemistry Major
Biochemistry Major
Chemistry Minor
Biochemistry Minor
Polymer Chemistry

Course Description

Pasteur Hall, Room 340 (507-457-5290)
http://www.winona.edu/chemistry/
Charla Miertschin (Chairperson); Jeanne Franz (Director of S.E. MN Analytical Service)

FACULTY
Mark. A. Engen, Associate Professor; B.S., Bemidji State University; Ph.D., Montana State University; 1997 -

Jeanne L. Franz, Professor; B.A., Augustana College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; 1996 -

Sara M. Hein, Associate Professor; B.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; Ph.D., University of Iowa; 2000 -

Robert W. Kopitzke, Associate Professor; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology; 1999 -

Charla S. Miertschin, Professor; B.S., Abilene Christian University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University; 1993 -

Thomas W. Nalli, Professor; B.S., Union College (NY); M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester; 1995 -

C.B. William Ng, Professor; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of British Columbia; 1986 -

Jamie L. Schneider, Associate Professor; B.S., Winona State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; 2000 -

Bruce A. Svingen, Professor; B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., Michigan State University; 1987 -

PURPOSE
The Chemistry Department offers four Bachelor of Science majors to prepare students to enter business, industry, professional schools, graduate schools in chemistry, and the environmental field. Students in these programs have ample opportunity for part-time employment in work related to chemistry either in the department or in local industry. They are encouraged to become involved in research projects with members of the department in preparation and characterization of novel inorganic compounds; synthesis and isolation of natural products; study of organic reaction mechanisms; analytical work and environmental studies for local industries and government; thermodynamics, kinetic, and quantum mechanical studies of multi-component systems; toxicology and drug metabolism; computer molecular computation and modeling in chemistry; and synthesis, characterization, and applications of polymers. 

In addition, the department offers a B.S. Chemistry (Teaching) major for students wishing to teach chemistry.  The major meets Minnesota teacher certification requirements. Wisconsin certification requires minor modifications. Students preparing for certification in other states should consult with the department to learn of any necessary modifications.  The department also offers three minors in chemistry:  biochemistry, polymer chemistry, and chemistry.

The Chemistry Department is home to the Southeast Minnesota Analytical Service (SEMAS), which provides educational opportunities through part-time employment.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL SEQUENCES
The Chemistry Department sponsors pre-professional sequences, which are not degree programs (e.g., major or minor) at WSU. The programs are preparatory for a degree at another college or university.  The pre-professional sequences offered through the Chemistry Department are pre-medicine (Allopathic and Osteopathic) and pre-pharmacy.  For detailed course descriptions, see “Pre-Professional Sequences” in this catalog. 

ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIP
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has examined all aspects of the Department of Chemistry and has approved its overall program. A student completing the B.S. Chemistry Major-Option B will be “certified” by ACS as a professional chemist.

PASS/NO CREDIT (P/NC) COURSES
Except for internships and practica, students must take all courses in their major, minor, options, concentrations, and licensures on a grade-only basis.  The P/NC option is available to non-majors unless otherwise noted. Courses offered on a pass/no credit-only or grade-only basis are so designated in the course descriptions.

UNIVERSITY STUDIES FLAG REQUIREMENTS
Students may use Flag courses to satisfy both University Studies and major requirements.  Flag courses will usually be in the student's major or minor program. The Chemistry Department offers the following flag courses in the University Studies Program:

FLAG

Oral  I      

CHEM360	Chemical Information (2)
CHEM436	Topics in Environmental Chemistry (3)
CHEM475	Seminar in Chemistry (1)

 
Math/Critical Analysis  O

CHEM412	Physical Chemistry I (3)
CHEM414	Physical Chemistry II (3)

Writing  P   

CHEM413	Physical Chemistry Lab I (1)
CHEM415	Physical Chemistry Lab II (2)
CHEM426	Analytical Chemistry II (4)
CHEM430	Individual Problems in Chemistry (1-3)

Flag courses that can be used to satisfy Chemistry major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required courses and electives in this section.

B.S. MAJOR CHEMISTRY - OPTION A (CHA) 63-67 S.H. (No Minor Required)  

REQUIRED COURSES (57-61 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM (41 S.H.)

	212, 213	Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
	350, 351	Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II (9)
I	360	Chemical Information (2)
O	412	Physical Chemistry I (3)
P	413	Physical Chemistry I Lab (1)
O	414	Physical Chemistry II (3)
P	415	Physical Chemistry II Lab (2)
	425	Analytical Chemistry I (4)
P	426	Analytical Chemistry II (4)
	450	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4)
I	475	Seminar in Chemistry (1)

 Note:  Students should begin the math and chemistry sequences atthe same time.

Mathematics (8-12 S.H.)

MATH 120	Precalculus (4)
MATH 160, 165	Calculus I, II (8)

Note:  Precalculus, MATH 120 (4), may be omitted if a student has otherwise met the prerequisite for MATH 160.

Physics (8 S.H.) 
 PHYS  *221, *222  University Physics I, II (8) 

ELECTIVES (6 S.H.)
CHEM 320, 401, 402, 410, 411, 420, 427, 428, 430, 436 (Oral Flag), 438, 439, 447, 451, 470, 472

Note:  CHEM 430 cannot account for more than 3 S.H. of chemistry electives.

B.S.  MAJOR CHEMISTRY - OPTION B (CHB) 74-78 S.H. (No Minor Required)

Note:  American Chemical Society certification will be given to students completing this option.

REQUIRED COURSES (61-65 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM (45 S.H.)

	212, 213	Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
	350, 351	Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II (9)
I	360	Chemical Information (2)
	400	Biochemistry I (4)
O	412	Physical Chemistry I (3)
P	413	Physical Chemistry I Lab (1)
O	414	Physical Chemistry II (3)
P	415	Physical Chemistry II Lab (2)
	425	Analytical Chemistry I (4)
P	426	Analytical Chemistry II (4)
	450	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4)
I	475	Seminar in Chemistry (1)

 

Note:  Students should begin the math and chemistry sequences at the same time.

Mathematics (8-12 S.H.)

MATH 120	Precalculus (4)
MATH 160, 165	Calculus I, II (8)

Note:  Precalculus, MATH 120 (4), may be omitted if a student has otherwise met the prerequisite for MATH 160.

Physics (8 S.H.)
PHYS  *221, *222 University Physics I, II (8) 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (5 S.H.)

P	CHEM430	Individual Problems in Chemistry (3)
	CHEM451	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (2)

CHEMISTRY ELECTIVES (8 S.H.)  
Chemistry 401, 402, 410, 411, 420, 427, 428, 436 (I), 438, 439, 447, 470, 472

OTHER SUGGESTED ELECTIVES
Computer programming, biology, geology, German.

B.S. MAJOR - BIOCHEMISTRY (CHBC) 75-79 S.H. (No Minor Required)

REQUIRED COURSES (75 S.H.)

Chemistry—CHEM (40 S.H.)

	212, 213	Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
	350, 351	Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II (9)
I	360	Chemical Information (2)
	400, 401	Biochemistry I, II (7)
	402	Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
O	412	Physical Chemistry I (3)
P	413	Physical Chemistry I Lab (1)
	425	Analytical Chemistry I (4)
	450	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4)
I	475	Seminar in Chemistry (1)

Note:  Students should begin the math and chemistry sequences at the same time.

Mathematics (8-12 S.H.)

MATH 120	Precalculus (4)
MATH 160, 165	Calculus I, II (8)

Note:  Precalculus, MATH 120 (4) may be omitted if students have otherwise met the prerequisite for MATH 160.

Physics (8 S.H.)
PHYS *221, *222       University Physics I, II (8)

Biology (14 S.H.)

*	BIOL	241	Basics of Life (4)
*	BIOL	242	Organismal Diversity (4)
	BIOL	308	Cell Biology (3)
	BIOL	310	Genetics (3)

 

CHEMISTRY ELECTIVES (5 S.H.)
Chemistry 414, 415, 426, 427, 430, 438, 439, 447, 451

Note:  CHEM 430 cannot account for more than 3 S.H. of chemistry electives.

OTHER SUGGESTED ELECTIVES

STAT	210	Statistics (3) -OR-
STAT	305	Biometry (3)
MATH	260	Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4)
ENG	210	Advanced Expository Writing (3)
BIOL	430	Molecular Biology (3)  -OR-
BIOL	431	Molecular Biology Laboratory (4)

B.S. MAJOR CHEMISTRY - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OPTION  (CHES) 92-93 S.H. (No Minor Required)

Note:  Alliance with environmental science options of other departments is described under “Environmental Science” on page 101.

CHEMISTRY CORE COURSES (29 S.H.)

	212, 213	Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
	350, 351	Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II (9)
O	412	Physical Chemistry I (3)
P	413	Physical Chemistry I Lab (1)
	425	Analytical Chemistry I (4)
P	426	Analytical Chemistry II (4)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OPTION

REQUIREMENTS (10 S.H.)  

	320	Environmental Chemical Analysis (4)
P	430	Individual Problems (2)
I	436	Topics in Environmental Chemistry (3)
I	475	Chemistry Seminar (1)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OPTION ELECTIVES (4 S.H.) 

	400	Biochemistry I (4)
	401	Biochemistry II (3)
	410	Polymer Chemistry (3)
O	414	Physical Chemistry II (3)
P	415	Physical Chemistry II Lab (2)
	420	Topics in Industrial Chemistry (2)
	427	Topics in Instrumental Chemistry (2)
	428	Chemical Separations (3)
	450	450  Advanced Organic Chemistry (2)
	470	Isotope, Nuclear and Radiochemistry (2)
I	475	Seminar in Chemistry (1) or other advanced chemistry electives as approved by the Chemistry Department

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (49-50 S.H.)

Biology (12 S.H.)

*	BIOL	241	Basics of Life (4)
*	BIOL	242	Organismal Diversity (4)
	BIOL	312, 313	General Ecology Lecture and Lab (4)

Geoscience (12 S.H.)

*	GEOS  120	Dynamic Earth (4)
*	GEOS  130	Earth and Life through Time (4)
	GEOS  240	Watershed Science (4)

Mathematics (8 S.H.)
MATH160, 165 Calculus I, II (8)

Physics (8 S.H.)
PHYS  *221, *222 University Physics I, II (8)

The following two courses (6 S.H.)

ECON315	Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (3)
POLS  340	Environmental Policy (3)

One of the following courses (3-4 S.H.)
Biology

I	BIOL	315	Environmental Biology (3)
	BIOL	335	Plant Ecology (4)
	BIOL	360	Entomology (4)
P	BIOL	415	Ecology of Large Rivers (4)
	BIOL	420	Limnology (4)

Geoscience

	GEOS 325	Environmental Geoscience  (3)
	GEOS 315	Surficial Processes and Soils (4)
O	GEOS 420	Applied Hydrogeology (4)

TEACHING OPTIONS:

B.S. MAJOR - CHEMISTRY (Teaching)  (CHET)

B.S. MAJOR - PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Teaching)  (CPST)

The Chemistry Department, in cooperation with other science departments and the College of Education, has developed a Minnesota Board of Teaching (BOT)-approved program.  Students should be aware that the program described below may continue to change as the BOT considers changes to the Science Licensure Programs.  Students will need to work closely with their academic advisor to ensure that they will be able to graduate with a BOT-approved degree.  Successful completion of the Chemistry Teaching program will enable a student to apply for licensure in both 5-8 middle level general science and 9-12 high school chemistry upon achieving passing scores for both the Praxis I and II tests.  Successful completion of the Physical Science Teaching program will enable a student to apply for licensure in both 9-12 high school chemistry and 9-12 high school physics upon achieving passing scores for both the Praxis I and II tests.

Notes:

1. Teaching majors must gain admission through a competitiveadmission process to the Education Program before they can enroll in Professional Education Sequence courses.  (See the Department of Education section on page 84).
2. Students must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 to be admitted to and continue in the Professional Education program.
3. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 in all courses completed in the declared major.
4. Teaching majors must take all courses in the Professional Education Sequence in addition to the courses in the content area listed below.  EDUC 305 and EDUC 312 must be taken together in the semester immediately following admission to the Education Program.  EDUC 429 and EDUC 459 should be taken together in the semester prior to student teaching.
5. Individuals holding a college degree who need only a certification for grades 9-12 physics are required to satisfy the standard content competencies gained through successful completion of PHYS 221, 222, 223, 311, 320, 340, 345, 350, 330, 370, and 460; CHEM 212, 213; MATH 160, 165, 270; and EDUC 305, 308, 312, 429, 449, 459, 459, 465.
6. Individuals holding a college degree who need only a certification for grades 9-12 chemistry are required to satisfy the standard content competencies gained through successful completion of CHEM 212, 213, 320, 340, 360, 400, 412, 413, 425, 430, 431 and 475; PHYS (221, 222) or (201, 202), and 311; MATH 160, 165; and EDUC 305, 308, 312, 429, 449, 459, 459, 465.

B.S. MAJOR - CHEMISTRY (Teaching) (CHET) 80 S. H. (No Minor Required)

REQUIRED COURSES (30 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM (30 S.H.)

            212, 213  Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)

            320         Environmental Chemistry (4)

            340         Organic Chemistry Survey OR

            350         Principles of Organic Chemistry I (4)

   Note:  Only students planning to take CHEM 351 as the chemistry elective below should take CHEM 350.

I           360         Chemical Information (2)

O         412         Physical Chemistry I (3)

P          413         Physical Chemistry I Lab (1) 

            425         Analytical Chemistry I (4)

P          430         Individual Problems (1) 

            431         Guided Study in Teaching Chemistry (2)

I           475          Seminar in Chemistry (1)  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (46 S.H.)

Biology (8 S.H.)

*	BIOL	241	Basics of Life (4)
*	BIOL	242	Organismal Diversity (4)

Geoscience (12 S.H.)

*	GEOS  105	Astronomy (4)  -OR-
*	GEOS  110	Oceanography (4) -OR-
*	GEOS  115	Meteorology (4)
*	GEOS  120	Dynamic Earth (4)
*	GEOS  130	Earth and Life through Time (4)

    
Mathematics (8 S.H.)

MATH160	Calculus I (4)
MATH165	Calculus II (4)

 Physics (12 S.H.)

PHYS	*221, *222	University Physics I, II (8) OR
PHYS	*201, *202	General Physics (8)
PHYS	311	Science Teaching Methods (4)

Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences (3 S.H.)
HERS  204      Personal and Community Health (3)

Special Education (3 S.H.)
*    SPED   400  Education of Exceptional Children/Youth  (3)

ELECTIVES (4 S.H.)

Chemistry (4 S.H.)
Any 300-level or higher chemistry courses, or other advanced chemistry electives as approved by the Chemistry Department, or CHEM 351 for students taking CHEM 350.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEQUENCE (32 S.H.)

*	EDUC	305	Human Development and Learning:  Secondary (4)
	EDUC	308	Human Relations and Student Diversity (3)
O	EDUC	312	Instructional Planning and Assessment:  Secondary (3)
	EDUC	429	Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (4)
P	EDUC	449	Middle Level Philosophy, Organization and Planning (3)
I	EDUC	465	Student Teaching (12 - 16)

B.S. MAJOR - PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Teaching) (CPST) 86 S. H. (No Minor Required)

REQUIRED COURSES (68 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM (32 S.H.)

	212, 213	Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
	320	Environmental Chemistry (4)
	340	Organic Chemistry Survey (4)
I	360	Chemical Information (2)
	400	Biochemistry I (4)
O	412	Physical Chemistry I (3)
P	413	Physical Chemistry I Lab (1)
	425	Analytical Chemistry I (4)
	431	Guided Study in Teaching Chemistry (2)

Physics - PHYS (34 S.H.)

*221, *222, *223	University Physics I, II, III (12)
320	Computational Physics (2)
311	Science Teaching Methods (4)
340	Modern Physics (4)
350	Mechanics (4)
330	Electronics (4)
370	Optics (4)

Physics or Chemistry (2 S.H.)

P	CHEM 430	Individual Problems (1)  AND
I	CHEM 475	Seminar in Chemistry (1) OR
I	PHYS 460	Undergraduate Research (2)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (18 S.H.)

Mathematics (12 S.H.)

MATH160	Calculus I (4)
MATH165	Calculus II (4)
MATH270	Differential Equations (4)

Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences (3 S.H.)
HERS 204      Personal and Community Health (3)

Special Education (3 S.H.)
*    SPED   400      Education of Exceptional Children/Youth (3)

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEQUENCE (32 S.H.)

*	EDUC  305	Human Development and Learning:  Secondary (4)
	EDUC  308	Human Relations and Student Diversity (3)
O	EDUC  312	Instructional Planning and Assessment:  Secondary (3)
	EDUC  429	Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (4)
P	EDUC  449	Middle Level Philosophy, Organization and Planning (3)
I	EDUC 465	Student Teaching (12 - 16)

B.S. MINOR - CHEMISTRY (CHEM) 30-34 S.H.

REQUIRED COURSES (28-32 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM (24 S.H.)

	212, 213	Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
	350, 351	Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II (9)
O	412	Physical Chemistry I (3)
	425	Analytical Chemistry I (4)

Mathematics (4-8 S.H.)

MATH120	Precalculus (4)
MATH160	Calculus (4)

Note:  Precalculus, MATH 120 (4), may be omitted if a student has otherwise met the prerequisite for MATH 160. MATH 150 (3) and MATH 155 (3) can be used to satisfy MATH 160 in this minor.

ELECTIVES (2 S.H.)
Chemistry electives

B.S. MINOR - BIOCHEMISTRY  (BIOC) 29 S.H.

REQUIRED COURSES (29 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM (25 S.H.)

212, 213	Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
350, 351	Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II (9)
400, 401, 402	Biochemistry I, II (8)

Note: CHEM 340, Organic Chemistry (4), may be substituted for CHEM 350.

Mathematics (4 S.H.)

MATH120	Precalculus (4) -OR-
MATH160	Calculus (4)

Note:  Precalculus, MATH 120 (4), may be omitted if a student has otherwise met the prerequisite for MATH 160. MATH 150 (3) and MATH 155 (3) can be used to satisfy MATH 160 in this minor.

B.S. MINOR - POLYMER CHEMISTRY (CHP)27-31 S.H.

REQUIRED COURSES (27-31 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM (23 S.H.)

212, 213	Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
350, 351	Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II (9)
410	Polymer Chemistry (3)
411	Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers (3)

Note:  CHEM 340, Organic Chemistry (4), may be substituted for CHEM 350.

Mathematics (4-8 S.H.)

MATH120	Precalculus (4)
MATH160	Calculus (4)

Note:  Precalculus, MATH 120 (4), may be omitted if a student has otherwise met the prerequisite for MATH 160. MATH 150 (3) and MATH 155 (3) can be used to satisfy MATH 160 in this minor.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (CHEM)

100 - Chemistry Appreciation (3 S.H.)
Chemical concepts presented as lecture-demonstrations for students who wish to gain an appreciation of the chemical world. Meets University Studies requirements; not intended as preparation for other chemistry courses. Does not preclude taking any other chemistry courses for credit. No laboratory. Not open to students with credit in higher numbered chemistry courses. Offered each semester.

106 (3 S.H.), 107 (4 S.H.) - Chemistry in Our World
Intended to introduce students to chemistry and give them an appreciation and understanding of the role chemistry plays in their everyday lives.  Topics covered include atomic structure, bonding, water, acid rain, and energy.  This course is intended both for University Studies students and as a first course for students who have not had high school chemistry and wish to prepare to take other chemistry classes.  Students may elect to take the course with lab (CHEM 107, 4 S.H.) or without lab (CHEM 106, 3 S.H.).  Note:  Students may enroll in either CHEM 106 or CHEM 107, but they cannot earn credit for both courses.  Offered each semester.

108 - Introductory General Chemistry  (4 S.H.)
Intended to introduce the students to chemistry.  Three lectures and one laboratory/discussion period per week.  Intended to be the first course in chemistry for students who have not had high school chemistry and wish to prepare for entrance into CHEM 210 or CHEM 212.  Students completing the course may later elect CHEM 210 or 212 for credit or, with the department's permission, they may go directly into CHEM 213.  Offered yearly.

190 - Forensic Chemistry  (4 S.H.)
This interdisciplinary course in forensic science meets the needs of criminal justice majors as well as students who desire a course that offers a broad scientific experience.  This course will offer non-science majors opportunities to see the relevance of chemistry, biology, geology, and physics to their chosen professional life.  It will provide an informative overview of techniques used by modern criminalistics labs and offer students a hands-on opportunity to explore the intricacies of how criminal investigation relies on forensic science.  Through this course, students will gain an appreciation of how local law enforcement agencies rely on scientific studies for technical field work.  Offered yearly.

210 - Chemistry for Health Sciences (5 S.H.)
A study of the principles of general, organic, and biological chemistry with emphasis on the numerous connections between chemistry and human health.  Four lectures and one laboratory period per week.  Prerequisites: High school chemistry or CHEM 108 and MATH 100 or qualifying score on mathematics placement exam.  Recommended for pre-nursing majors.  Offered fall and spring semesters. 

212, 213 - Principles of Chemistry I, II (4 S.H. Each) An in-depth study of the principles of chemistry including atomic structure, the chemical bond, solutions, thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base theory, oxidation-reduction, complex ion equilibrium, and electrochemistry. Organic and inorganic examples are used when appropriate throughout the courses, and a short unit on organic chemistry is included. Laboratory and lecture are coordinated. Prerequisite: high school intermediate algebra or concurrent enrollment in MATH 120 or a higher-numbered mathematics course. Offered yearly.

320 - Environmental Chemistry (4 S.H.)
An introductory study of current environmental issues, emphasizing the chemistry and chemical interactions underlying these topics. The topics may include, but are not limited to, global warming, depletion of stratospheric ozone, ground level air chemistry and air pollution, organic chemicals in the environment, toxic heavy metals, chemistry of natural waters, and energy production and its environmental consequences. Lecture and Laboratory. Prerequisite: one year of general chemistry or instructor's permission. Offered yearly.

340 - Organic Chemistry Survey (4 S.H.)
A survey of the chemistry of organic compounds with emphasis on structure, properties, synthesis, and reactions of the major functional group families. Mechanisms of major reaction types are explored. Laboratory emphasizes separation techniques and synthesis. Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and CHEM 213. Not open to students who expect to take CHEM 350. Offered yearly.

341 - Organic and Polymer Chemistry (4 S.H.)
An introduction to the organic chemistry of synthetic polymers.  The introduction to nomenclature, properties, synthesis, and characterization of organic compounds is followed by the application of these concepts to commercially important polymeric materials.  Laboratories focus on the synthesis and characterization of addition and condensation polymers.  Three lecture periods and one laboratory per week.  Prerequisite:  CHEM 213.  Not open to students expecting to take CHEM 350, CHEM 351, and CHEM 410.  Offered yearly.

350 (4 S.H.), 351 (5 S.H.) Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II
A thorough study of the chemistry of organic compounds, with emphasis on structure, properties, synthesis, purification, principles and mechanisms of reactions, instrumental methods, compound identification, and  important biological and economic applications. Prerequisites: For CHEM 350: CHEM 212 and CHEM 213; for CHEM 351: CHEM 350 or CHEM 340 or CHEM 341 with instructor's permission. Offered yearly.

354 - Characterization of Organic Compounds (2 S.H.)
Using instrumental methods in the identification of organic compounds.  Focus will be on gaining proficiency in instrument use and utilizing them in conjunction with various elucidation techniques.  Prerequisite:  CHEM 351 or instructor's permission.  Offered irregularly.

360 Chemical Information (2 S.H.)
Finding chemical information by on- and off-line searching of data bases by computer and by hand-searching print-form reference works such as Chemical Abstracts, dictionaries, encyclopedias, index serials, formularies, treatises and review serials. Lecture topics will also include units on patents, institutional publications and the primary periodical literature. Includes chemical information retrieval from the Internet, the preparation of a bibliography on a chemical topic using exhaustive manual and computer searching of the world's literature. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 340 or CHEM 350.  Offered yearly.

399 - Chemistry Internship (1-6 S.H.)
Supervised industrial, business, or government experience designed by the WSU chemistry faculty advisor, the work supervisor, and the student. Open only to the chemistry major or minor whose GPA in science and mathematics is 2.5 or better and who receives departmental approval. P/NC option available, but only up to 4 S.H.; may be taken for letter grade. Prerequisite: CHEM 425. Offered yearly.

400 (4 S.H.), 401 (3 S.H.) Biochemistry I and II
Introduction to the chemistry of living organisms; emphasis on the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; enzymatic catalysis, thermodynamics, control and integration of metabolic processes; nucleotide metabolism and expression and transmission of genetic information. Prerequisite for CHEM 400: CHEM 340 or CHEM 350 and CHEM 412 (or instructor's permission); prerequisite for CHEM 401: CHEM 400. Offered yearly.

402 - Biochemistry Laboratory II (1 S.H.)
Experiments accompanying CHEM 401. Laboratory work should be taken concurrently with CHEM 401 but can be taken following successful completion of CHEM 401. Prerequisite: CHEM 400. Offered yearly.

410 - Polymer Chemistry (3 S.H.)
An overview of polymer chemistry is presented.  Major topics include polymerization reactions and kinetics, polymer morphology, polymer properties, and polymer characterization.  Lecture and lab.  Prerequisite:  CHEM 351 or CHEM 340. Credit or concurrent registration in CHEM 412 or ENGR 300 or instructor's permission.  Offered yearly.

411 - Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers (3 S.H.)
An in-depth study of polymer synthesis and characterization.  The lecture portion of the course will focus on the controlled synthesis of polymeric materials including strategies for controlling polymer molecular weight, polymer architecture ,and polymer microstructure.  Characterization of polymers using spectroscopy, microscopy, and diffraction techniques will also be covered.  The laboratory portion of the course will include synthesis of polymers using traditional addition and condensation polymerization techniques and using more recently developed methods including ROMP and ATRP.  Characterization of polymers will include viscometry, thermal analysis, and spectroscopic methods.  Prerequisite:  CHEM 410.  Offered every other year.

412 - Physical Chemistry I (3 S.H.)
States of Matter and Equation of States. Thermodynamics of one component and multi-component systems. Equilibria. Computer applications. An introduction to quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: One year each of college chemistry and physics, and credit or concurrent enrollment in Calculus. Offered yearly.

413 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (1 S.H.)
Experiments accompanying CHEM 412. Laboratory work should be taken concurrently with CHEM 412 but can be taken following successful completion of the course. Computer applications. Prerequisite: CHEM 412. Offered yearly.

414 - Physical Chemistry II (3 S.H.)
Quantum Chemistry. Chemical Kinetics: rate laws, mechanisms, temperature-dependence, catalysis. Boltzmann's distribution. Theories of reaction rates: collision model, transition state theory, diffusion and activation-controlled reactions, quantum mechanical tunneling, isotope effects. Properties of multi-component solutions. Electrochemistry. Statistical Mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 412. Offered yearly.

415 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (2 S.H.)
Experiments accompanying CHEM 414. Laboratory work should be taken concurrently with CHEM 414 but can be taken following successful completion of the course. Prerequisite: CHEM 412. Offered yearly.

420 - Topics in Industrial Chemistry (2 S.H.)
Applications of chemistry in industry. The chemistry and technology of selected industrial processes. Prerequisite: CHEM 340 or CHEM 350. Offered every two or three years.

425, 426 - Analytical Chemistry I & II (4 S.H. Each)
A sequence of courses stressing modern analytical chemistry. A study of the theory and practice of the quantitative examination of chemical systems. CHEM 425 covers volumetric and fundamental visible spectrophotometric methods. CHEM 426 covers the instrumental methods of UV-vis, emission, and AA spectroscopy, electrical methods, and gas and liquid chromatography. Prerequisite: for 425, one year of chemistry; for 426, CHEM 425 and CHEM 412. Offered yearly.

427 - Topics in Instrumental Chemistry (1-2 S.H.)
Selected topics from the principles and application of the instrumental methods of IR, UV-vis, and AA spectroscopy; NMR and mass spectrometry; gas and liquid chromatography. Prerequisite: organic and analytical chemistry and instructor's permission. Offered every two or three years.

428 - Chemical Separations (3 S.H.)
A lecture and laboratory course addressing problems encountered in separating chemical species on both the analytical and production scale. Both theory and practice will be considered. Prerequisite: CHEM 425. Offered irregularly.

430 - Individual Problems in Chemistry (1-3 S.H.)
An opportunity for the qualified advanced undergraduate to work independently on chemical research under the direction of a chemistry faculty member. A careful write-up of results is required. Time-arranged. Prerequisites: 13 semester hours in chemistry and instructor's permission. May not be taken for more than 3 credits per semester; may be repeated to a total of 11 credits. Offered each semester.

431 - Guided Study in Teaching Chemistry (2 S.H.)
An opportunity for the qualified teaching candidate to obtain practical knowledge about and experience with teaching chemistry contents, techniques of planning and safely presenting chemical lecture demonstrations, and planning and safely carrying out student laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: one year of university chemistry and organic chemistry; junior or senior standing. Credits may not be applied toward “electives” category of other programs in chemistry.

436 - Topics in Environmental Chemistry  (3 S.H. )
This course covers advanced topics in environmental chemistry. Topics studied will depend upon the interest of the class and may include topics such as acid rain, endocrine disruption, risk assessment, global warming, and bioaccumulation. Prerequisite: Chemistry 320 or instructor's permission. Offered every other year.

438 - Medicinal Chemistry (2 S.H. )
An introductory course describing selected topics in the chemistry of synthetic and naturally occurring organic medicinals. Chemical structure and its relationship to biological activity. Lecture and problem-solving discussions. Prerequisite: CHEM 340 or CHEM 350. Offered every two or three years.

439 - Biochemistry of Drug Metabolism (2 S.H. )
An advanced elective that emphasizes the qualitative and quantitative chemistry of drug metabolism. Topics include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug absorption, distribution and excretion, phase I and phase II biotransformation, principles of therapeutics, and toxicology. Prerequisites: CHEM 401 or CHEM 209 and instructor's permission. Offered every three years.

447 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (2 S.H.)
Chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, stereochemical concepts, and the use of isotopes are applied to organic reaction mechanisms. The study of molecular orbital theory forms the basis for predicting reaction mechanisms. Lecture course. Prerequisites: CHEM 351 and CHEM 412. Offered every two or three years.

450 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4 S.H.)
Descriptive and theoretical approaches to inorganic reactions and structures with emphasis on structural concepts including symmetry and group theory and molecular orbital theory. Laboratory work includes the preparation of various main group and transition metal compounds and use of modern instruments in characterizing these compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 412. Offered yearly.

451 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (2 S.H. )
A continuation of the treatment of theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry introduced in CHEM 450. Prerequisites: CHEM 414 and CHEM 450. Offered yearly.

465 - History of Chemistry (1 S.H.)
A chemistry course emphasizing the fascinating interplay of ideas during the development of the chemical body of knowledge. Prerequisite: one semester of organic chemistry. Offered irregularly.

470 - Isotope, Nuclear and Radiochemistry (2 S.H.)
Introduction and basic treatment of the nucleus with emphasis on concepts in chemistry. Interactions of radiation with matter. Nuclear structure, stabilities and associated radioactive decay processes. Applications in nuclear reactors, particle accelerators, and medical therapies. Prerequisite: CHEM 412. Offered every two or three years.

472 - Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy (2 S.H.)
Description of quantum mechanics and application to spectroscopy of atoms and molecules. Discussion of spectroscopic techniques includes detailed derivations of microwave, infra-red, Raman, electronic, NMR, and ESR spectra. Perturbation Theory and Group Theory are introduced to determine structure of polyatomic molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 412. Offered every two or three years.

475 - Seminar in Chemistry (1 S.H.)
Group discussions and papers presented in the field of chemistry. Prerequisite: 20 semester hours of chemistry. Offered yearly.

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