2020-21 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Chemistry
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Science 227
541-552-8172
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Assistant Professor (cont.) |
Emeritus Professor |
Steven C. Petrovic |
Anna Oliveri |
Rodney Badger |
Hala G. Schepmann |
Gregory Smith |
Bernhard Binder |
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Bob D. Bleasdell |
Assistant Professor |
Affiliate Faculty |
Laura A. Hughes |
Samuel David |
Thomas Pratum |
Thomas A. Keevil |
Mark Koyack |
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Lynn M. Kirms |
Students majoring in chemistry typically enter positions in private, academic, or government laboratories, or they enroll in graduate or professional schools. There are outstanding opportunities for graduate study in chemistry. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry is also excellent preparation for graduate study in a number of other fields, including business, dentistry, engineering, environmental studies, forensic science, law, medical technology, medicine, oceanography, pharmacology, teaching, and veterinary medicine.
The Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has approved the chemistry program’s curricular offerings, faculty, and facilities. Students who complete the approved program are certified by the American Chemical Society and become eligible for full membership in the society upon graduation. The ACS certified degree options are strongly encouraged for students planning to attend graduate school or seeking employment in industrial or research positions.
The degree option in forensic chemistry is designed on the recommendations of the National Institute of Justice and is excellent preparation for students seeking employment as a forensic laboratory technician.
The bachelor of arts in chemistry is specifically designed for students with career aspirations related to health care, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, and veterinary medicine. The required courses are based on the recommendations of the Association of American Medical Colleges and the top health care graduate programs in the United States.
Choosing a Major
Students are strongly encouraged to make this decision as early as possible to ensure their degree may be completed in four years. It is generally not possible to complete the degree in four years without taking chemistry courses every year. It is also necessary to begin taking mathematics courses in the first year. Freshmen considering a chemistry major should talk to a chemistry professor immediately.
Transfer students or students wishing to take Organic Chemistry during the summer should consider the following: Organic Chemistry courses taken at another institution may be applied toward an SOU chemistry degree only if they are acceptable for an ACS certified bachelor’s degree in chemistry or its equivalent at the institution offering the courses.
Honors Program
Students interested in participating in the departmental honors program must notify the advisor upon completing at least 25 credits of chemistry required for the degree. Admission to the program requires department faculty approval.
Honors Requirements
- Complete an ACS-certified chemistry degree.
- Maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA in all upper division chemistry courses.
- Complete one year of research in addition to the senior project and present an oral report on this research.
- Obtain final approval from the department faculty.
The transcripts and diplomas of qualified students indicate that their degrees were awarded with departmental honors.
Teacher Licensing
Students who would like to teach chemistry at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in chemistry before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT program.
Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children in public schools are required prior to application to the MAT program.
Program Requirements
Major
Minor
Chemistry
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CH 100 - Fundamentals of Chemistry 4 credits Introduces the structure, properties, and composition of matter and chemical changes. Designed primarily to help the non-science major understand the function, importance, and capabilities of chemistry in our environment and culture. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Corequisite(s): CH 100L . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 100L - Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 0 credits Lab. Corequisite(s): CH 100 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 101 - Environmental Chemistry 4 credits Examines the basic chemical principles as applied to areas of current interest and concern in the natural environment and modern technology. Includes such topics as air and water pollution, toxic waste disposal, use of pesticides and fertilizers, and energy production. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Corequisite(s): CH 101L . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 101L - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory 0 credits Lab. Corequisite(s): CH 101 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 102 - Forensic Chemistry 4 credits Examines the basic chemical principles as applied to criminalistics. Topics include chemical analysis of arson, explosives, gunshot residues, toxicology, serology, trace evidence, and fingerprint development. Three hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite(s): CH 100 . Corequisite(s): CH 102L . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 102L - Forensic Chemistry Laboratory 0 credits Lab. Corequisite(s): CH 102 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 104 - Survey of Chemistry I 3 credits Explores the fundamentals of chemistry by investigating inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Designed for students pursuing careers in nursing, allied health sciences, or majoring in non-science disciplines. Approved for University Studies - Strand G. Prerequisite(s): MTH 95 or MTH 243 . Corequisite(s): CH 104L and CH 190 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 104L - Survey of Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit Explores the fundamentals of chemistry by investigating inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Designed for students pursuing careers in nursing, allied health sciences, or majoring in non-science disciplines. Approved for University Studies - Strand G. Prerequisite(s): MTH 95 or MTH 243 . Corequisite(s): CH 104 and CH 190 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 105 - Survey of Chemistry II 3 credits Explores the fundamentals of chemistry by investigating inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Designed for students pursuing careers in nursing, allied health sciences, or majoring in non-science disciplines. Prerequisite(s): CH 104 . Corequisite(s): CH 105L and CH 191 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 105L - Survey of Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credit Explores the fundamentals of chemistry by investigating inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Designed for students pursuing careers in nursing, allied health sciences, or majoring in non-science disciplines. Prerequisite(s): CH 104L . Corequisite(s): CH 105 and CH 191 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 106 - Survey of Chemistry III 3 credits Explores the fundamentals of chemistry by investigating inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Designed for students pursuing careers in nursing, allied health sciences, or majoring in non-science disciplines. Prerequisite(s): CH 105 . Corequisite(s): CH 106L and CH 192 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 106L - Survey of Chemistry Laboratory III 1 credit Explores the fundamentals of chemistry by investigating inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Designed for students pursuing careers in nursing, allied health sciences, or majoring in non-science disciplines. Prerequisite(s): CH 105L . Corequisite(s): CH 106 and CH 192 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 190 - Survey of Chemistry Problem Solving I 1 credit Designed to help students in CH 104 to develop chemistry-related problem-solving skills. Corequisite(s): CH 104 and CH 104L . Graded Pass/No Pass only. -
CH 191 - Survey of Chemistry Problem Solving II 1 credit Designed to help students in CH 105 to develop chemistry-related problem-solving skills. Corequisite(s): CH 105 and CH 105L . Graded Pass/No Pass only. -
CH 192 - Survey of Chemistry Problem Solving III 1 credit Designed to help students in CH 106 to develop chemistry-related problem-solving skills. Corequisite(s): CH 106 and CH 106L . Graded Pass/No Pass only. -
CH 195 - Chemical Problem Solving I 1 credit Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in CH 221 . One lecture. Corequisite(s): CH 221 . Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 196 - Chemical Problem Solving II 1 credit Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in CH 222 . One lecture. Corequisite(s): CH 222 . Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 197 - Chemical Problem Solving III 1 credit Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in CH 223 . One lecture. Corequisite(s): CH 223 . Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 199 - Special Studies 1 to 18 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 209 - Practicum 1 to 6 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 221 - General Chemistry I 3 credits Explores and applies principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, periodic properties of elements, models of chemical bonding, and molecular geometry and its influence on molecular properties. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Prerequisite(s): MTH 111 . Corequisite(s): CH 227 and CH 227R . * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: CH 201. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 222 - General Chemistry II 3 credits Applies principles presented in CH 221 to the study of the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter. Principles of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics are introduced and applied to the study of aqueous and gas-phase chemical reactions. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Prerequisite(s): CH 221 and CH 227 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 228 and CH 228R . * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: CH 202. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 223 - General Chemistry III 3 credits Introduces the principles of chemical equilibrium and their application to the study of aqueous acid-base reactions and electrochemistry. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Prerequisite(s): CH 222 and CH 228 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 229 and CH 229R . * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: CH 203. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 227 - General Chemistry Laboratory I 2 credits Experiments cover the fundamentals of chemical measurements, quantitative relationships in chemical analysis, and understanding atomic and molecular structure. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Corequisite(s): CH 221 and CH 227R . * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: CH 204. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 227R - General Chemistry Laboratory I Recitation 0 credits Recitation. Corequisite(s): CH 221 and CH 227 .
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CH 228 - General Chemistry Laboratory II 2 credits Experiments cover the fundamentals of intermolecular interactions, stoichiometric relationships, and their application to the synthesis, identification, and analysis of chemical compounds. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Prerequisite(s): CH 221 and CH 227 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 222 and CH 228R . * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: CH 205. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 228R - General Chemistry Laboratory II Recitation 0 credits Recitation. Corequisite(s): CH 222 and CH 228 .
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CH 229 - General Chemistry Laboratory III 2 credits Experiments in this laboratory illustrate the fundamental principles of chemical equilibria and their application to chemical analysis through the use of volumetric and electrochemical methods. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Prerequisite(s): CH 222 and CH 228 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 223 and CH 229R . * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: CH 206. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 229R - General Chemistry Laboratory III Recitation 0 credits Recitation. Corequisite(s): CH 223 and CH 229 .
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CH 300 - Forensic Investigation 4 credits Introduces the scientific techniques used in crime investigation. Involves the analysis of physical evidence and covers aspects of chemistry, biology, geology, physics, and criminology. Three lectures. Does not fulfill chemistry major or minor requirements. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 301 - Forensic Investigation Laboratory 1 credit Gives students hands-on experience with scientific procedures and techniques as they apply to forensic investigation. One 3-hour laboratory. Does not fulfill chemistry major or minor requirements. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 314 - Chemical Research Communication I 1 credit Prepares students to conduct their Capstone Research Project (CH 497 , CH 498 , CH 499 ). Students select a research project and learn how to retrieve, organize, and cite chemical information using hard copy and online sources. Focuses on resources appropriate to analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry in the areas of biochemistry, forensic chemistry, and materials science. Prerequisite(s): CH 336 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 315 - Chemical Research Communication II 1 credit Examines the components of standard chemical research articles and oral presentations. Students prepare a literature review paper and oral presentation based on their capstone research topic. One lecture. Prerequisite(s): CH 314 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 316 - Chemical Research Communication III 1 credit Continued study of chemical research writing and presentations. Students prepare a review paper, research proposal, and oral presentation relating to their capstone research project. Students explore current topics in chemical ethics. One lecture. Prerequisite(s): CH 315 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 320 - The Elements of Disaster 4 credits Explores the confluence of science, technology, policy, and human affairs through the study of four disasters. The technology used to both create and mitigate the consequences of each disaster and the responses from a policy and political viewpoint are addressed. In addition, the artistic response (poetry, music, and film) is interwoven throughout the course. Does not fulfill chemistry major or minor requirements. Approved for University Studies (Integration Strand H). Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing required. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 325 - The Chemistry of Drugs 4 credits Covers introductory chemical principles as a launching point of studying drugs. Through the lens of chemistry, origins of drugs are studied and the pharmacology of various prescription and recreational drugs are examined. Societal issues surrounding drug use are also explored. Does not fulfill Chemistry major or minor requirements. Approved for University Studies Integration - Strand H. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 330 - Metals and Civilization 3 credits Examines the influence of minerals, metals, energy, and natural resources, including their role in invention and innovation on the development of civilization. This interdisciplinary course addresses geology, history, archaeology, invention, and adaptation to resources in the world around us. Three 1-hour lectures. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above. * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: G 330. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 331 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I 4 credits Introduction to the structures and reactions of organic compounds, oriented for students in the biological sciences. Four lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 and CH 229 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 332 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II 3 credits Continued study of organic chemistry, with particular emphasis on the chemical principles underlying biological and health sciences. Three lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 337 and either CH 331 or CH 334 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 338 and CH 338R . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 334 - Organic Chemistry I 3 credits Introduces the physical and chemical properties of the compounds of carbon. Focuses on molecular structure analysis and naming of organic compounds. Provides an introduction to reactions, mechanisms, and spectroscopic structure determination of organic compounds. Three lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 and CH 229 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 337 and CH 337R . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 335 - Organic Chemistry II 3 credits Focuses on the stereochemistry of organic compounds and its influence on chemical reactivity. Presents organic reactions as tools for the research scientist to use in synthesis and as illustrations of the principles underlying chemical behavior. Three lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 334 and CH 337 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 338 or CH 340 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 336 - Organic Chemistry III 3 credits Introduces additional organic reactions and their use in the synthesis of complex molecules. Presents current applications of organic chemistry in the preparation and reactivity of polymers and biomolecules. Three lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 335 and either CH 338 or CH 340 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 337 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits Examines the theory and application of basic techniques used in the purification and characterization of organic and bioorganic compounds. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 and CH 229 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 337R and either CH 331 or CH 334 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 337R - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory Recitation 0 credits Recitation. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 and CH 229 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 337 and either CH 331 or CH 334 .
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CH 338 - Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits Explores the synthesis, isolation, and purification of organic compounds. Includes spectroscopic techniques and analysis. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CH 334 and CH 337 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 338R and CH 335 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 338R - Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory Recitation 0 credits Recitation. Prerequisite(s): CH 334 and CH 337 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 338 and CH 335 .
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CH 340 - Organic Spectroscopy 3 credits Examines the theory and practical uses of spectroscopy for the structural characterization of organic compounds. Includes use of an infrared spectrophotometer, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometers. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CH 334 and CH 337 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 340L and CH 335 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 340L - Organic Spectroscopy Laboratory 0 credits Lab. Prerequisite(s): CH 334 and CH 337 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 335 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 341 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits Explores the synthesis, isolation, and purification of organic and bioorganic compounds. Includes extensive use of chromatography and spectroscopy. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CH 335 and CH 340 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 341R and CH 336 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 341R - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Recitation 0 credits Recitation. Prerequisite(s): CH 335 and CH 340 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Corequisite(s): CH 341 and CH 336 .
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CH 344 - Organic Chemistry Workshop I 1 credit Peer-led, team-learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 334 . Corequisite(s): CH 334 . Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 345 - Organic Chemistry Workshop II 1 credit Peer-led, team-learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 335 . Corequisite(s): CH 335 . Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 346 - Organic Chemistry Workshop III 1 credit Peer-led, team-learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 336 . Corequisite(s): CH 336 . Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 350 - Principles of Biochemistry 4 credits Surveys structures and reactivities of biomolecules, with an emphasis on enzymes, nucleic acids, metabolic processes, and bioenergetics. Four lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 331 or CH 336 (instructor permission required if any prerequisites are not met with a grade of C- or better). Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 360 - The Chemistry and Analysis of Wine 3 credits Explores the fundamental chemical principles associated with wine production and how chemical analysis contributes to the quality control of wine production. Prerequisite(s): CH 222 , CH 228 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 361 - The Chemistry and Analysis of Wine Lab 1 credit Focuses on mastering analytical techniques and experiments which highlight the most common and significant analytical methods encountered in winemaking. Corequisite(s): CH 360 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 375 - Computational Methods for Scientists 2 credits Trains students to investigate chemical problems using computational tools, with an emphasis on data analysis of complex data sets, graphing and visualization, and molecular optimization and dynamics. Computer-based approaches to chemical problem solving will include scientific programming, molecular optimization tools, and the advanced use of spreadsheet programs. When needed for problem solving, students will be instructed on how to use free, open-source, cross-platform software available online or from the SOU Department of Chemistry. Two 75 minute lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 , CH 229 , and MTH 252 . Corequisite(s): CH 441 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 399 - Special Studies 1 to 18 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 401 - Research 1 to 6 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Graded (A-F) only. -
CH 403 - Thesis 1 to 9 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Graded (A-F) only. -
CH 405 - Reading and Conference 1 to 6 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 407 - Seminar 1 to 4 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 408 - Workshop 1 to 4 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 409 - Practicum 1 to 15 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 411 - Inorganic Chemistry 4 credits Surveys contemporary theories and their application to inorganic compounds. Lecture topics include symmetry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, reaction mechanisms, periodicity, acids and bases, aqueous and nonaqueous solutions, organometallic and bioinorganic compounds, and descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals. Four lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 441 . Junior standing or above. Corequisite(s): CH 414 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 414 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1 credit Studies inorganic compounds and complexes, including the synthesis and characterization of air-sensitive and water-sensitive organometallic compounds and transition metal complexes. One 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite(s): CH 411 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 421 - Analytical Chemistry 3 credits Covers the principles of quantitative analytical chemistry. Topics include equilibria in gravimetric, volumetric, and electrochemical methods of analysis, along with a brief introduction to spectroscopy and analytical separations. Two 90-minute lectures. Prerequisite(s): Both CH 223 and CH 229 or both CH 203 and CH 206. Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 422 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits Involves students in quantitative analytical laboratory work, including gravimetric, volumetric, and a limited number of instrumental methods. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): Both CH 223 and CH 229 or both CH 203 and 206. Junior standing or above. Corequisite(s): CH 421 and CH 422R . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 422R - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Recitation 0 credits Recitation. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 and CH 229 . Corequisite(s): CH 421 and CH 422 .
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CH 425 - Instrumental Analysis 3 credits Explores the theory of instrumental methods of chemical analysis, including spectroscopy, chromatography, voltammetry, and other topics. Two 90-minute lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 421 , CH 422 , PH 226 and either PH 203 or PH 223 . Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 426 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 credits Emphasizes basic electronics, the application of instrumental techniques, the optimization of instrumental parameters, and the treatment of data. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CH 421 , CH 422 , and CH 441 . Corequisite(s): CH 425 and CH 426R . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 426R - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Recitation 0 credits Recitation. Prerequisite(s): CH 421 , CH 422 , and CH 441 . Corequisite(s): CH 425 and CH 426 .
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CH 427 - Advanced Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 credits Integrated laboratory course covers the instrumental analysis and characterization of inorganic or organic compounds. Involves the synthesis and/or isolation of one or more inorganic or organic compounds, followed by analysis and characterization using a variety of instrumental methods. One 50-minute recitation preceding a 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CH 340 and CH 426 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 434 - Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor I 1 to 2 credits Mentors for peer-led, team-learning workshops focus on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 334 . May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): CH 336 . Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 435 - Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor II 1 to 2 credits Mentors for peer-led team-learning workshops focus on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 335 . May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): CH 336 . Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 436 - Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor III 1 to 2 credits Mentors for peer-led team-learning workshops focus on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 336 . May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): CH 336 . Graded (Pass/No Pass) only. -
CH 441 - Physical Chemistry I 3 credits A detailed theoretical study of the macroscopic behavior and microscopic structure of matter using mathematical models. Topics include real and ideal gases, kinetic-molecular theory of gases, and the development and application of thermodynamics to problems of chemical interest. Three lectures. Prerequisite(s): Both CH 223 and CH 229 or both CH 203 and CH 206, MTH 252 , and PH 221 , PH 222 , and PH 223 . Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 442 - Physical Chemistry II 3 credits Examines the development and application of thermodynamics to solutions of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes, as well as statistical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Three lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 441 . Junior standing or above. Corequisite(s): CH 444R and CH 444 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 443 - Physical Chemistry III 3 credits Introduces the theory and application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure. Three lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 442 . Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 444 - Physical-Chemical Measurements I 2 credits Laboratory experience involving computer-enhanced methods of physical-chemical experimentation. Provides experience in programming in BASIC and Mathcad. Experiments utilize student-written software for collection and analysis of experimental data. Emphasizes data collection for device calibration and collection of thermodynamic data. One lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CH 371 and CH 441 . Junior standing or above. Corequisite(s): CH 444R and CH 442 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 444R - Physical-Chemical Measurements Recitation I 0 credits Laboratory experience involving computer-enhanced methods of physical-chemical experimentation. Provides experience in programming in BASIC and Mathcad. Experiments utilize student-written software for collection and analysis of experimental data. Emphasizes data collection for device calibration and collection of thermodynamic data. One lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite(s): CH 442 and CH 444 .
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CH 445 - Physical-Chemical Measurements II 2 credits Laboratory experience emphasizing data collection and analysis in chemical reaction kinetics and spectroscopic analysis of molecular structure. Prerequisite(s): CH 371 , CH 442 , and CH 444 . Junior standing or above. Corequisite(s): CH 445R . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 445R - Physical-Chemical Measurements Recitation II 0 credits Laboratory experience emphasizing data collection and analysis in chemical reaction kinetics and spectroscopic analysis of molecular structure. Corequisite(s): CH 443 and CH 445 .
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CH 451 - Biochemistry I 3 credits Examines the chemistry of biological systems, including underlying organic, thermodynamic, and chemical principles. Introduces biological macromolecules, including nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Three lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 332 or CH 336 . Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 452 - Biochemistry II 3 credits Systematic assessment of metabolism, including major oxidative and biosynthetic pathways. Includes aspects of enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, metabolic regulation, derivation of metabolic energy, and metabolic defects as they relate to the basis of disease. Three lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 451 . Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 453 - Biochemistry III 3 credits Introduces the principles of molecular genetics as they apply to biochemical systems. Includes cellular repair mechanisms, recombinant DNA technologies, and a detailed look at the processes of DNA replication, transcription and translation, and genetic regulation. Three lectures. Prerequisite(s): CH 452 . Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 454 - Biochemistry Laboratory I 2 credits Application of contemporary biochemical techniques to protein purification, protein structural analysis, and enzyme kinetics. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CH 451 . Corequisite(s): CH 452 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 455 - Biochemistry Laboratory II 2 credits Introduces tools of nucleic acid analysis, lipid chemistry, and natural product isolation and characterization. One 3-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): CH 452 and CH 454 . Corequisite(s): CH 453 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 460 - Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis 4 credits Examines the principles of forensic identification analysis and comparison of biological evidentiary samples such as blood, semen, saliva, and other biological samples and tissues. Explores electrophoresis, DNA extraction procedures, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA typing, sex and race determination, methods of DNA analysis and detection, and other topics. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BI 341 and CH 451 .Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 464 - Analysis of Physical Evidence 4 credits Examines the concepts of analytical chemistry as they apply to the analysis of physical evidence. Includes arson and explosives debris, drugs, gunshot residue, documents, fibers, paints, glass, and other types of evidence encountered in the crime laboratory. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CH 340 , CH 425 , CH 426 . Junior standing or above. Corequisite(s): CH 464L . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 464L - Analysis of Physical Evidence Laboratory 0 credits Corresponding lab for CH 464 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 481 - Advanced Organic Spectroscopy 3 credits Offers lecture and laboratory exposure to single- and multi-dimensional NMR experiments, IR, and MS. Emphasizes small group interaction, problem solving, and presentation skills. Prerequisite(s): CH 340 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 482 - Forensic Research Project 3 credits Immerses students in a laboratory-based research project of interest to the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Lab (NFWFL) in Ashland. Provides experience with scientific research methodologies and instrumentation in collaboration with researchers at both the NFWFL and the SOU Chemistry Department. A minimum of six hours a week of scheduled research time is recommended. There is a mandatory meeting in the winter term with researchers at the NFWFL. Prerequisite(s): CH 425 and CH 426 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 485 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1 to 2 credits Advanced course covering special topics in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, or biochemistry. Prerequisites and credits vary with topic. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 497 - Senior Project I 1 credit Designed as a practical application of students’ accumulated knowledge. Typically involves supervised study or research, which may be conducted inside or outside the department. All projects must be approved by faculty. Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. Prerequisite(s): CH 316 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 498 - Senior Project II 1 credit A continuation of the project started in CH 497 . Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. Prerequisite(s): CH 497 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 499 - Senior Project III 1 credit A continuation of the project pursued in CH 498 . Entails substantial library research, writing, and oral presentation components. All projects must be approved by faculty. Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. Prerequisite(s): CH 498 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
CH 501 - Research 1 to 6 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Graded (A-F) only. -
CH 503 - Thesis 1 to 9 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Graded (A-F) only. -
CH 505 - Reading and Conference 1 to 6 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Page: 1
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