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Chemistry Courses
Below is a list of Chemistry courses offered by Stevenson University. To earn a degree in Chemistry, students must also complete coursework in other areas. To view a complete listing of all course requirements for the Chemistry degree, please see the University catalog.
CHEM 110
Foundations of General Organic & Biochemistry
Designed to meet the needs of health science
majors and provide experiances applicable in the
health sciences. Focuses on the stucture of matter
and its behavior from a chemical perspective.
Topics discussed include atomic and molecular
structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry,
periodic laws, principles of chemical reactions,
properties of acids, bases, salts, nuclear
chemistry and properties of state and solution. A
laboratory will accompany the lecture sequence.
Prerequisites: successful completion of high
school chemistry or PHSCI 111 and high school
Algebra II or MATH 105. Three hours lecture, two
hours laboratory, and one hour recitation each
week. Four credits. For nursing or allied health
majors. (23 Feb 2004)
CHEM 111
Introduction to Chemistry
Surveys the concepts covered in General Chemistry with an emphasis on mathematical relationships. Topics include classification of matter, atomic structure, nomenclature of inorganic ions and compounds, chemical equations, stoichiometry and gas laws.
CHEM 112
Chemistry for Allied Health II
Designed to meet the needs of health science majors and provide experiences applicable in the health sciences. The first portion of the semester introduces hydrocarbons, including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatic compounds, and other functional groups. This conceptual approach includes structure, reactions, preparation, properties, and applications of organic compounds. The remainder of the semester introduces biochemistry. Topics include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, fats, protein metabolism, and vitamins. Prerequisite: SCI 111. Includes lecture and lab. Four credits. For Nursing majors. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 115
General Chemistry I
The structure of matter and its behavior from a chemical perspective. Topics discussed are nomenclature stoichiometry, chemical reactions, quantum theory, chemical bonding, periodicity, gases, and atomic and molecular structure. Prerequisite: eligible for MATH 111. Includes lecture and lab. Four credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II
A survey of states of matter including liquids, solids and solutions and of chemical principles including kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 115. Includes lecture and lab. Four credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 210
Organic Chemistry I
Discussion of the physical and chemical properties
of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alcohols.
Emphasizes organic nomenclature, syntheses,
stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms.
Laboratory utilizes common techniques associated
with the preparation, purification, and chemical
characterization of organic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM 116 or permission of the
department chair. Includes lecture and lab. Four
credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 211
Organic Chemistry II
Discussion of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, enolates, amines, and selected special topics. Syntheses and reaction mechanisms are stressed throughout the course. Spectroscopies covered in depth include IR, NMR, and MS. Laboratory involves synthesis and characterization of compounds by physical means and spectroscopy and unknown identification. Prerequisite: CHEM 210. Includes lecture and lab. Four credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 216
Introduction to Forensic Science
(Same as BIO 216) A survey course in forensic
science that introduces the scientific basis for
solving crimes. The various chemical analyses and
instrumentation utilized will be introduced. Basic
principles of biology and chemistry are presented
and explored in the context of forensic
investigation. Topics include drugs and
toxicology, arson explosives, forensic biology
(DNA), trace evidence analysis, firearms and
toolmark identification, and questioned document
examination. Three credits. This course satisfies
the Core Curriculum Requirement for a non-lab
science. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 310
Analytical Chemistry
This course follows a rigorous study of those chemical principles pertinent to the understanding of analysis. These concepts include statistics, measurements, calibration, and error. Applications of titrations, activity, equilibria, and the principles of electrochemistry will also be studied. The student will develop facility in judging the accuracy and precision of experimental data by application of statistical analysis to accrued data. The laboratory is a major source of the skill development and exposure to techniques required to obtain high-quality analytical data which will be utilized in the preparation of formal laboratory reports. Prerequisites: CHEM 116, MATH 220 and MATH 235. MATH 235 may be taken concurrently. Includes lecture and lab. Fall semester. Four credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 316
Forensic Science
(Same as BIO 316) A survey course in forensic science that explores how the principles of biology and chemistry are used in the solving of crimes. Areas of concentration include crime scene analysis, trace evidence, drugs and toxicology, fingerprints, serology and DNA, firearms and toolmark identification, pathology, and physical anthropology. Noteworthy 147famous148 cases will be discussed. Prerequisites: BIO 113 and CHEM 211. Includes lecture and lab. Four credits. Restricted to Science majors. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 320
Inorganic Chemistry
A study of the structure, bonding, and reactivity of inorganic, coordination, and organometallic compounds with emphasis on the transition metals. Included in the course are discussions of crystal and ligand field theories, chemical applications of group theory, atomic and molecular structure, the solid state, coordination chemistry, inorganic reaction mechanisms, organometallic chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry. The laboratory component emphasizes the synthesis, spectroscopy, and magnetic properties of transition metal complexes. Includes lecture and lab. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 and MATH 220. Spring semester. Four credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 325
Physiological Chemistry
This course is a study of the analyses of the chemical constituents of the blood and other body fluids, emphasizing appropriate anatomy and physiology, specimen processing, correlation of normal and pathologic physiology, and diagnostic implications in health and disease. Introduces the basic principles of UV-visible spectrophotometry, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, potentiometry as applied to ion-specific electrodes, and electrophoresis. Laboratory exercises emphasize analytical accuracy and precision, using both manual techniques and automated laboratory instruments. Prerequisites: MT 210, BIO 130, BIO 217 or CHEM 211. Spring semester. 4 credits. (15 Feb 2007)
CHEM 327
Biochemistry
Focuses on the structure, function, and properties of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids in biological systems. Topics include protein structure and folding, control and energetics of metabolic pathways, the structure, function and mechanisms of enzymes reactions and molecular level look at the central dogma of DNA to RNA to protein and DNA-based information technology. Laboratory techniques include enzyme isolation, chromatographic purification, characterization, spectrophotometry, protein quntitation and molecular DNA techniques. Prerequisites CHEM 211 and BIO 113. 4 credits. (22 Mar 2007)
CHEM 340
Medicinal and Drug Chemistry
Studies drugs used in therapeutics and presents medicinal chemistry from the chemical point of view. Topics include classification of drugs, pharmacology and mechanism of drug action, structure activity relationship (SAR) studies, quantitative structure (QSAR) studies, potency, target selectivity, antibiotics, antihistamines, anticancer drugs, and cough and cold formulas. Prerequisite: CHEM 211. Fall semester of even-numbered years. Three credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 365
Independent Lab Research in Chemistry
Independent research in an on-campus laboratory
under the supervision of a Chemistry faculty
member. Prerequisites: CHEM 115, CHEM 116, CHEM
210, CHEM 211, junior standing, permission of the
faculty member who will be supervising the
research, and permission of the department chair.
Participation must be approved by the division
director. Three credits. The independent research
cannot be used as a substitute for the senior
capstone requirement. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 400
Senior Research Seminar
This course is one of three capstone options available to chemistry majors. Each semester a broad theme will be chosen, which will anchor the discussions and assignments. This course provides an interdisciplinary, comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the nature and practice of scientific research. Emphasis is on honing oral and written communication skills in the context of scientific inquiry. Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting scientific journal articles is refined. Requirements include writing a comprehensive research paper, delivering oral presentations, creating and presenting a formal poster, and preparing a formal grant proposal to fund further research in the student's selected area of interest. In addition, each student is required to prepare a cumulative and comprehensive academic portfolio. Prerequisites: ENG 215 (C or better) and senior year status. Three hours lecture and discussion each week. Three credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 410
Instrumental Analysis
This course entails the development of laboratory skills commonly utilized in an advanced analytical laboratory environment. The instrumentation associated with spectroscopy and chromatography will be studied through their history, theory, instrumental design, sample preparation, and applications. Cumulative knowledge from previous chemistry classes will be integrated into discussions and will be utilized in the preparation of formal laboratory reports. The laboratory will involve investigative procedures rather than confirm already known data. Prerequisite: CHEM 310 or permission of department chair. Includes lecture and lab. Spring semester. Four credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 427
Advanced Biochemistry
An intensive, advanced course focusing on structure-function analysis of biomolecules and the chemical and evolutionary foundations of metabolic networks. Emphasis will be placed upon using primary literature and advanced monographs to understand research methodologies and current problems and topics in biochemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM/BIO 327. Spring semester. Three credits. (10 Sept 2007)
CHEM 431
Physical Chemistry I
This course focuses on states of matter with a special focus on the gas phase, phase changes, the laws of thermodynamics, systems, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamic energies, and electrochemistry are investigated. A mathematical and analytical understanding of these concepts is developed throughout the course. Prerequisites: CHEM 116, PHYS 216 and MATH 221. Includes lecture and lab. Fall semester. Four credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 432
Physical Chemistry II
This course includes an introduction to quantum mechanics and its application to simple problems for which classical mechanics fails. Topics consist of harmonic oscillators, the hydrogen atom, particle-in-a-box, approximate treatments of atoms and molecules, the electromagnetic spectrum, the theoretical basis for spectroscopy, and surface chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 431. Includes lecture and lab. Spring semester. Four credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 450
Senior Project
This course is one of three capstone options available to chemistry majors. The student develops and conducts a scientific research project on campus with a College faculty member as mentor. A minimum of 150 hours of laboratory work is required. The project must integrate and apply technology to the analysis of a selected scientific problem. Under the direction of the faculty mentor, each student performs independent and original research that is part of the faculty member's ongoing research program. Emphasis is on honing oral and written communication skills, and applied laboratory skills in the context of scientific inquiry. Requirements include preparing a project proposal, keeping a formal laboratory notebook, delivering oral presentations, writing a scientific paper, and creating and presenting a formal scientific poster. In addition, each student is required to prepare a cumulative and comprehensive academic portfolio. Applications for this research project are competitive and are to be submitted by invitation only. Invitations are extended to all students who meet the prerequisites. Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher; Science GPA of 2.8 or higher; minimum of two upper level chemistry courses; completion of ENG 215 with a C or better. Fall semester. Five credits. Note: Students eligible for the senior research project will be invited to apply for the program in February. Two evaluations by science faculty are required. Admission to the program is competitive; students will be notified of their status prior to preregistration for the fall term. (10 Nov 2006)
CHEM 465
Internship Capstone
Provides an opportunity to gain professional workforce experience. A minimum of 300 hours of on-site work is required. The work must integrate and apply academic content appropriate to the workforce placement. Emphasis is on honing oral and written skills in the context of the internship experience. Requirements include preparing an internship proposal, keeping a formal notebook and/or journal, delivering oral presentations, writing a technical or review paper, and creating and presenting a formal project poster. In addition, each student is required to prepare a cumulative and comprehensive academic portfolio. (27 Mar 2008)
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