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CHE-125   General Chemistry I5 Hours
A study of the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry and their relations to representative elements and their compounds. This course starts with atoms, builds atoms into compounds, and then begins talking about the way in which elements and compounds behave. Foundational elective in the Science Minor for Education Majors. Prerequisite: CHE-110 with grade of "C" or better; Math SAT 480 or above, ACT 21 or above, AND high school chemistry (1 year). Co-requisite: CHE-125L.
CHE-126   General Chemistry II5 Hours
A study of the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on solutions and equilibria. Topics covered include acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction reactions, thermodynamics, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE-125 or equivalent. Co-requisite: CHE-126L.
CHE-235   Organic Chemistry I4 Hours
A study of the fundamental principles and concepts in organic chemistry. The course begins by focusing on molecular structure, acidity, physical properties of functional groups, and organic nomenclature. These topics form the basis for understanding and planning nucleophilic substitution and elimination reaactions, which are then applied to both synthesis and reactivity of numerous functional groups. The concepts are subsequently applied to addition reactions of alkenes and alkynes. Prerequisites: CHE-126. Co-requisite: CHE-235L.
CHE-236   Organic Chemistry II4 Hours
A study of all the major classes of carbon compounds. First-semester emphasis is on structure and nomenclature with an introduction to elementary reactions and reaction mechanisms. Second-semester emphasis is on reactions, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisite: CHE-235. Co-requisite: CHE-236L.
CHE-330   Inorganic Chemistry3 Hours
A more advanced course which explores the properties of the transition elements. Topics will include the Schrodinger wave equation, states of atoms, crystal field/molecular orbital theory, coordination chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE-235.
CHE-350   Analytical Chemistry4 Hours
An introduction to the theory and methods of chemical separations and quantitative determinations. An emphasis is placed on understanding chemical equilibria of all forms. The first half of the course will focus on statistical treatment of data, equilibrium theory, or titrimetric analyses. The second half of the course will focus on instrumental techniques involving electrochemistry, spectrometry, and chromatography. Prerequisites: CHE-126. Co-requisite: CHE-350L.
CHE-440   Physical Chemistry I3 Hours
This course covers the basic laws of thermodynamics and their application to various systems (pure substances, mixtures, and multiple phases). Electrochemistry and kinetics is also covered at a basic level. Prerequisites: PHY-222, MAT-254, and CHE-126.
CHE-461   Physical Chemistry Lab1 Hours
An introductory laboratory experience in methods and instrumentation used in the determination of physical and chemical properties of matter. This course includes experiments that are applicable to thermodynamic, kinetic and quantum mechanical properties of chemical systems. Co-requisite: CHE-450.
CHE-450   Physical Chemistry II3 Hours
An introduction to quantum mechanics and applications to atomic and molecular structure. Topics include rotational, vibrational and electronic spectroscophy as well as methods for solving the Schrodinger equation. Prerequisite: CHE-440.
CHE-490   Chemistry Senior Seminar1 Hours
This course is intended to help science majors to synthesize, integrate, and apply their scientific understanding. The course will focus on advanced topics and on the ethical and social implications of science. Some emphasis will be given to research and to written and oral communication skills as used in the sciences. The Major Field Achievement Test in chemistry may be administered as a part of this course. The course is required of all majors. Prerequisite: Senior standing, science major, and completion of at least one course in the major at or above the 300 level.
CHE-495   Research in Chemistry1-3 Hours
Students will engage in original research under the direction of a faculty member. This course may be repeated but only two credits total may be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
35 credit hours
* CHE-490 is a Biology/Chemistry course that applies to both areas.

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MAT-253   Calculus I4 Hours
An introduction to differential and integral calculus of a single variable using polynomial, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric elementary functions. A study of the concepts of limit, continuity, derivative, and integral using interdisciplinary applications and computer software. Prerequisite: MAT-120 or equivalent or permission of the Division.
MAT-254   Calculus II4 Hours
Differential and integral calculus with applications in area, volume, and surfaces. Additional topics of study include techniques of integration, parametric equations and polar coordinates, and infinite series representation of functions. Prerequisite: MAT-253 or equivalent.
PHY-221   University Physics I4 Hours
Calculus-based introductory physics covering kinematics, dynamics, statics, introductory rotational motion, waves, harmonic motion, and basic heat and thermodynamics. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MAT-253 or equivalent. Co-requisite: PHY-221L.
PHY-222   University Physics II5 Hours
Calculus-based introductory physics covering electricity, magnetism, optics, and topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: PHY-221 or equivalent. Co-requisite: PHY-222L and PMD-310.
17 credit hours
Bachelor of Science majors are strongly advised to add additional cognate coursework from the following:
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MAT-255   Calculus III4 Hours
A study of multivariable calculus including continuity and differentiability of functions of several variables, partial derivatives, extrema, multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, and Stoke's Theorem. Prerequisite: MAT-254 or equivalent.
MAT-353   Differential Equations3 Hours
A study of ordinary differential equations including classification, theory and common solution techniques of linear equations, basic numerical and qualitative methods, power series solutions, Laplace transform methods, linear systems, and applications. Prerequisites: MAT-254 and MAT-280.
BIO-125   Principles of Biology4 Hours
The fundamental principles of genetics, cell development, and structure and function in cells, membranes, and molecules as related to organisms are covered. Representative life processes, organisms, and bio-techniques are studied from the cellular perspective to illustrate biological principles. Emphasis is placed upon man's real progress in coping with the new knowledge of biology and its effects on society's perspective about how the knowledge should be used. Prerequisite: Math SAT 440 or above; SAT I 480 or above; ACT 20 or above; or CHE-110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course fulfills the general education lab requirement. Can be used as foundational in the Biology Minor for Education Majors. Core Course for Biology Majors.
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CHE-125   General Chemistry I5 Hours
A study of the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry and their relations to representative elements and their compounds. This course starts with atoms, builds atoms into compounds, and then begins talking about the way in which elements and compounds behave. Foundational elective in the Science Minor for Education Majors. Prerequisite: CHE-110 with grade of "C" or better; Math SAT 480 or above, ACT 21 or above, AND high school chemistry (1 year). Co-requisite: CHE-125L.
CHE-126   General Chemistry II5 Hours
A study of the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on solutions and equilibria. Topics covered include acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction reactions, thermodynamics, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE-125 or equivalent. Co-requisite: CHE-126L.
CHE-235   Organic Chemistry I4 Hours
A study of the fundamental principles and concepts in organic chemistry. The course begins by focusing on molecular structure, acidity, physical properties of functional groups, and organic nomenclature. These topics form the basis for understanding and planning nucleophilic substitution and elimination reaactions, which are then applied to both synthesis and reactivity of numerous functional groups. The concepts are subsequently applied to addition reactions of alkenes and alkynes. Prerequisites: CHE-126. Co-requisite: CHE-235L.
CHE-236   Organic Chemistry II4 Hours
A study of all the major classes of carbon compounds. First-semester emphasis is on structure and nomenclature with an introduction to elementary reactions and reaction mechanisms. Second-semester emphasis is on reactions, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisite: CHE-235. Co-requisite: CHE-236L.
CHE-350   Analytical Chemistry4 Hours
An introduction to the theory and methods of chemical separations and quantitative determinations. An emphasis is placed on understanding chemical equilibria of all forms. The first half of the course will focus on statistical treatment of data, equilibrium theory, or titrimetric analyses. The second half of the course will focus on instrumental techniques involving electrochemistry, spectrometry, and chromatography. Prerequisites: CHE-126. Co-requisite: CHE-350L.
CHE-490   Chemistry Senior Seminar1 Hours
This course is intended to help science majors to synthesize, integrate, and apply their scientific understanding. The course will focus on advanced topics and on the ethical and social implications of science. Some emphasis will be given to research and to written and oral communication skills as used in the sciences. The Major Field Achievement Test in chemistry may be administered as a part of this course. The course is required of all majors. Prerequisite: Senior standing, science major, and completion of at least one course in the major at or above the 300 level.
24 credit hours
Students are also required to select one or more Chemistry electives at or above the 200 level.

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