Designed to introduce non-science students to the major ideas of modern chemistry and their relevance in contemporary society. Chemical principles are examined and applied to areas such as nutrition, medicine, agriculture, pollution, and energy issues.

An introduction to basic principles of chemistry as they apply to our everyday lives. The course will include discussions on the chemistry of one or more major topics chosen by the instructor. (Possible topics include cooking, forensic science, health and nutrition, sustainable energy, or climate and the environment.)

A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of basic principles of chemistry as they apply to our everyday lives.

Examination of those aspects of inorganic and organic chemistry that are pertinent to biology and chemistry. Examines the structures and metabolic reactions of biomolecules. Provides a background for nursing, family and consumer sciences and physical education majors.

An inquiry-based laboratory that is a co-requisite for CHE1003.

This course provides an introduction into concepts and problem-solving skills necessary for CHE 1052.

Study of the basic principles of modern chemistry. Emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, gas laws, states of matter, and solutions.

Designed to accompany CHE 1052. An introduction to chemistry lab techniques and analyzing chemical data.

Study of the basic principles of modern chemistry. Emphasis on chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid base theory, thermodynamics, solubility, metals, and general descriptive chemistry.

Designed to accompany CHE 1053. An introduction to chemistry lab techniques and analyzing chemical data.

Examination of the theories and techniques of quantitative chemical analysis, with some emphasis on instrumental methods. Classical methods such as gravimetry, titrimetry, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and chromatography will be discussed and used.

A laboratory that is a corequisite for CHE 2013.

Study of organic compounds by functional group families with emphasis on structures, reactions, mechanisms, stereochemistry, and synthesis.

A skills and technique-based lab designed to accompany CHE 2094.

Examination of basic organic chemistry from a mechanistic perspective and the use of synthetic procedures.

A skills and technique-based lab designed to accompany CHE 2096.

Study of classical physical chemistry that includes thermodynamics, reaction energetics, chemical equilibrium, and reaction kinetics.

Designed to accompany CHE 3025. Measurements of the thermodynamic properties of chemical systems.

Study of quantum mechanics in the context of physical chemistry, with applications in computational chemistry and molecular spectroscopy.

Designed to accompany CHE 3026. Emphases on spectroscopic methods and computational chemistry.

Introduction to modern spectrometric techniques for elucidating the structure of organic compounds, including one- and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

A laboratory that is a corequisite for CHE 3051.

Analytical analysis using instruments such as gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, ultraviolet-visible, FT-infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry.

A laboratory that is a corequisite for CHE 3070.

Detailed analysis of protein and membrane structure. Includes quantitative approaches to the study of enzymes, catalytic mechanisms of enzymes, and a survey of the major metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleic acids.

An inquiry-based laboratory that is a co-requisite for CHE 4050.

Advanced study of organic reaction mechanisms including: the Hammett equation, isotope and substituent effects and orbital symmetry. Modern synthetic reactions are presented.

Often taken with CHE 4053. Emphasis on modern synthetic methods and purification of complex reaction mixtures in the context of a research project.

Development of significant topics in bioinorganic chemistry particularly those at the interface of chemistry and biology. Emphasis is placed on understanding the role of metals in biological systems such as enzymes and DNA.

The principles of inorganic chemistry, including symmetry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding theories, energetics, kinetics, and spectroscopy, are developed and applied to a range of inorganic compounds.

Designed to accompany CHE 4068. Emphasis on the preparation, purification and characterization of main group and transition metal inorganic and organometallic compounds.

This course covers the chemistry of Earth's environment, including the natural chemical processes as well as anthropogenic contributions. The environment in this context is divided into the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and anthrosphere. Particular emphasis is given to human influences in each of these "spheres," including the causes, effects, detection, prevention, and mitigation of pollution. Environmental pollution is a global problem, with many technological and cultural causes, and as such requires an understanding of numerous disciplines in order to solve. This course thus involves the integration of concepts from chemistry, biology, geology, ecology, atmospheric sciences, hydrology, toxicology, political science, and others.

Designed to accompany CHE 4070. The lab component will focus primarily on detection of pollutants in air and water by using modern chemical instrumentation. The skills learned will be applied to a class research project.

Discussion of chemical topics of special relevance to students and faculty. Possible topics include: statistical thermodynamics, group theory and molecular spectroscopy, enzyme kinetics, photochemistry, organometallic chemistry, organofluorine chemistry, medicinal chemistry, electrophilic and radical additions, and mechanistic aspects of water chlorination.

Authentic work experience in jobs that are oriented to the field of chemistry and that include some responsibility for decision making, problem solving, and the use of techniques, skills, and knowledge acquired in the classroom.

Presentation of papers by students and visiting scholars, and attendance at off-campus seminars.

An independent investigation, under faculty supervision, of a specific problem at the frontier of a chemical field.