Chemistry (CHEM)

Atomic theory; chemical nomenclature; chemical equations and reactions; stoichiometry; properties of gases, solids, and liquids; electronic structure of atoms and periodic properties of the elements; covalent bonding and molecular geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 120, MATH 122, or MATH 131 or concurrent enrollment or placement into MATH 120 or higher. University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.

Basic chemical lab technique, conservation of mass, definite composition, molar masses, gravimetric and titrimetric analyses, redox chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 110, CHEM 114, or concurrent enrollment.

Solutions, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, acids and bases, equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear reactions, and selected additional topics. Prerequisite: CHEM 110.

Chemical kinetics, equilibrium, complex ions, solubility, visible spectrophotometry, inorganic synthesis, crystallization, inorganic qualitative analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 111; 112 or concurrent enrollment.

Atomic theory; stoichiometry; properties of gases, liquids, and solids; electronic structure and periodic table; covalent bonding; kinetics and equilibrium; acid-base, precipitation, and reduction-oxidation reactions; basic thermodynamics. Engineering majors only.

Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry programs, faculty, staff, and the facilities. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the various research programs in the department. Students will also be introduced to various chemistry and biochemistry careers. Credit/No Credit only.

Introduction to the fundamentals of organic chemistry: chemical properties, synthesis and nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, cycloalkanes, aromatic hydrocarbons, and alkyl halides. Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and CHEM 112. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Literacy.

Introduction to the fundamental lab techniques used in organic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, CHEM 113; CHEM 220 or concurrent enrollment.

Introduction to the chemistry of alcohols, ethers, carbonyl compounds, amines, and carbohydrates. Prerequisite: CHEM 220.

Laboratory experience in synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. Prerequisites: CHEM 221; 222 or concurrent enrollment.

Organic Chemistry Laboratory for students interested in the molecular sciences, including biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, chemical physics, and chemical engineering. Laboratory experience in multistep synthesis of compounds as well as opportunity for participation in course-based original research projects. Additional emphasis on techniques for determining molecular structure and quantitative sample purity: nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, gas and liquid chromatography, as well as uses of standard compounds. Skills in experimental design and troubleshooting as well as laboratory independence will be cultivated. Prerequisites: CHEM 221; CHEM 222 or concurrent enrollment.

An introductory exploration of how the Earth works. Focus is placed on connecting the Earth systems - the solid Earth, atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere - through the cycling of chemical elements and energy. The course will also discuss significant anthropogenic impacts to the natural Earth system. Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and 112.

The important chemical processes of the world in which we live; air, water, agriculture, food additives, household chemicals, cosmetics, chemotherapy, sports, toxic waste management. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or higher, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

Study of the methods of inquiry used across the disciplines in science. Development of scientific literacy through discussion of important public issues such as energy, medicine, the environment, and climate change. University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.

Study of the methods of inquiry used across the disciplines of chemistry and biochemistry in science. Development of scientific literacy through discussion of important public issues within biotechnology. University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.

Regular attendance by second-year students at the Departmental Seminar Program. May be taken twice. Credit/No Credit only.

Introduction to the chemistry of the transition elements. Structure, stereochemistry, and bonding in transition metal complexes. Applied thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, and descriptive chemistry of the main group elements. Nuclear reactions and the actinide elements. Prerequisite: CHEM 222.

The synthesis of transition metal complexes and characterization by intra-red, UV-Visible, and NMR spectroscopy. Optical activity and the resolution of a racemic mixture. Organometallic compounds and clusters of the p-block elements. Reactions in non-aqueous solvents and under an inert atmosphere. Prerequisites: CHEM 222 and CHEM 223.

The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the principles of physical chemistry, both to satisfy a requirement of the major and to serve as preparation to enrollment in subsequent in-depth courses in selective topics in physical chemistry. Topics include: properties of gases, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, colligative properties, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisites: CHEM 222 and CHEM 223 or CHEM 225; MATH 123 or MATH 132; PHYS 201 or PHYS 254. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Literacy.

Physical measurements, calorimetry, physical equilibria, phase behavior, chemical equilibria, kinetics, colligative properties and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 340 or concurrent enrollment. University Core fulfilled: Flags: Quantitative Literacy, Writing.

Chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, statistical mechanics. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 and 341.

Kinetics, colligative properties, atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 and 341.

Chemical and enzyme kinetics, solutions of macromolecules, chemical equilibria, transport processes, sedimentation, transport in electric fields, physical methods in biochemistry, scattering, molecular modeling. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 and 341. Corequisite: CHEM 347.

Kinetics, colligative properties, macromolecular solution properties, atomic and molecular spectroscopy as applied to biochemical systems. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 and 341. Corequisite: CHEM 346.

An in-depth exploration of how the Earth works. Focus is placed on the complex interactions between the Earth systems – the solid Earth, atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere – through the cycling of chemical elements and energy. The course will also discuss significant anthropogenic impacts to the natural Earth system. Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and CHEM 112

Discussion of the history of water and energy use in society; analysis of pollution resulting from use of non-renewable energy sources and recent advances in production of renewable and sustainable energy practices; and pollution of water with sustainable practices to provide clean freshwater and appropriate wastewater management. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 or ENVS 101 or permission of instructor.

A study of chemical processes in the environmental. Topics include stratospheric ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect, climate change, air pollution, and non-renewable sources of energy. Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and CHEM 112.

A study of chemical processes in the environment. Topics include renewable sources of energy, water chemistry, water purification, sewage treatment, pesticides, solid waste, soils and sediments. Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and CHEM 112.

Analysis to determine pollutants found in air, water, soil systems; emphasis on the use of instrumental methods and techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 357 or CHEM 358 or concurrent enrollment.

Theory of chemical analyses, statistical analyses in chemistry, and an introduction to spectroscopy. Lab includes quantitative analyses by gravimetric, titrimetric, and spectroscopic methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 112 and CHEM 113. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Literacy.

Macromolecular structure and function, enzymology, bioergetics and kinetics, biotechnology, major metabolic pathways. Prerequisites: CHEM 222 and CHEM 223. University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections.

Techniques of protein purification, enzyme assay, and kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 370 or concurrent enrollment. University Core fulfilled: Flags: Engaged Learning, Writing.

Metabolic regulation; macromolecular structure, function and synthesis membrane transport; DNA and RNA metabolism and control; biochemistry of vitamins and other nutrients; protein biosynthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 370.

Techniques in lipid and carbohydrate analysis; enzyme regulation; enzymes as diagnostic tools, restriction enzymes. Prerequisites: CHEM 370, 371; and 372 or concurrent enrollment.

An introduction to the forensic sciences with an emphasis on chemistry. This course gives students an appreciation for the activities of a real forensic laboratory. Topics covered include basic analytical techniques, arson investigation, and fingerprint, drug, blood, and DNA analyses. Prerequisites: CHEM 222, CHEM 223, and CHEM 360 or permission of instructor.

Addresses the major chemical topics associated with wine production, chemical analysis of wine and wine faults. Provides an overview of wine-making and the wine industry through a combination of lecture, lab and field trips. Prerequisite: CHEM 222. Minimum age of 21 required for full participation.

Regular attendance at Departmental Seminar Program. Credit/No Credit only.

Regular attendance at Departmental Seminar Program and presentation of a seminar.

Research/Development work conducted in a professional chemical setting in a local government or industrial laboratory. Work includes both theory and laboratory practice on a project designed cooperatively by the laboratory's supervisory staff and LMU faculty. The project is jointly supervised by on-site staff and LMU faculty. May be repeated for credit up to 6 semester hours. Credit/No Credit grading only.

May be repeated for credit up to 6 semester hours. Permission of instructor required.

Modern synthetic reactions, mechanisms and study of organic synthesis. Prerequisites: CHEM 220 and 222.

Laboratory techniques for multi-step synthesis and spectroscopic analysis of organic compounds. Prerequisites: CHEM 222; CHEM 223 or CHEM 225. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.

In-depth study of organic, organometallic, and biochemical reaction mechanisms and how these mechanisms are investigated experimentally. Emphasis on application of structural, thermodynamic, and kinetic concepts to understand and predict chemical phenomena. Prerequisite: CHEM 222.

Ligand field theory and spectral properties of transition metal complexes. Acid-base concepts and non-aqueous ionizing solvents. Molecular orbital theory applied to p-block clusters. Metallic bonding and chemistry of the solid state. Prerequisites: CHEM 330 and 331 or concurrent enrollment.

The study of the function and structure of metal ions in biology: the properties and spectroscopy of metal ions; metalloproteins; the interaction between metal ions and DNA or RNA; introduction of metal ions into biological systems as probes and as drugs. Prerequisite: CHEM 370 or permission of instructor.

Theory and practice of analytical methods including infrared spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and gas and liquid chromatography. Prerequisite: CHEM 360. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.

The chemistry involved in food preparation and development. Examples include flavorings, food additives, what happens when it is cooked, then eaten; nutritional aspects of foods, food supplements, preservation, food fads. Prerequisite: CHEM 370.

Recent advances in biochemistry and biotechnology are discussed and analyzed. Typical topics discussed include protein phage display, genome sequencing technologies, gene synthesis and mutagenesis, protein design and engineering. Students will also read and discuss recent publications from leaders in the fields of biochemistry and biotechnology. Prerequisite: CHEM 370.

The foundational principles of biochemistry will be used to explore the structures and functions of viruses. Topics discussed will include recent scientific discoveries in virology. In addition to gaining content knowledge in virology, students will develop their scientific communication and information literacy skills. Prerequisite: CHEM 370.

Chemical principles involved in design and formulation of drugs; their absorption, distribution, and elimination; and their interaction at possible active sites. Mechanism of action of specific groups of drugs are discussed. Prerequisites: CHEM 370 or permission of director.

An introduction to the principles of toxicology, emphasizing cellular mechanisms, e.g., cell signaling, mutagenesis, and/or carcinogenesis. Topics will also include dose-response, toxicokinetics, risk assessment, effects of toxicants on the environment, and approaches that can decrease the amounts of toxicants in the environment. Prerequisite: CHEM 370 or permission of instructor.

Regular attendance at Departmental Seminar Program. Credit/No Credit only.

Regular attendance at Departmental Seminar Program and presentation of a seminar.

Research/Development work conducted in a professional chemical setting in a local government or industrial laboratory. Work includes both theory and laboratory practice on a project designed cooperatively by the laboratory's supervisory staff and LMU faculty. The project is jointly supervised by on-site staff and LMU faculty. A written report is required. May be repeated for credit up to 6 semester hours.

Guided teaching of the undergraduate laboratories. May be repeated for credit up to 8 semester hours. Credit/No Credit only. Permission of Department Chairperson required.

A written report is required. May be repeated for credit up to 6 semester hours. Permission of instructor required.

May be repeated for credit up to 6 Semester Hours.

Theory, instrumentation principles, methods for data collection, results interpretation, and contemporary applications of modern spectroscopic methods including Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR). The course will include hands-on use of instrumentation in the laboratory setting. Prerequisite: CHEM 360 or permission of instructor.