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.

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

An inquiry-based laboratory that is a co-requisite for CHE 1052.

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

An inquiry-based laboratory that is a co-requisite for CHE 1053.

Course for students interested in the health professions of medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. This course will introduce students to the various health professions and provide biblical and historical perspectives on healthcare and healing. This course will provide time for reflection to determine if the health professions are the right career or vocational path and practical application process guidelines and medical skills.

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.

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

An inquiry-based laboratory that is a co-requisite for CHE 2094.

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

An inquiry-based laboratory that is a co-requisite for CHE 2096.

Study of classical thermodynamics as it is applied to physical and chemical systems. Includes discussion of the three laws and their application to thermochemistry, reaction energetics and chemical equilibrium.

An inquiry-based laboratory that is a co-requisite for CHE 3025.

Study of reaction dynamics and complex reaction mechanisms and an investigation of matter from a quantum chemistry perspective with particular emphasis on the theoretical concepts and their implications for molecular spectroscopy.

Designed to accompany CHE 3026. Reaction dynamics and molecular structures are investigated using spectroscopic methods including ultraviolet-visible, fluorometry and FT-infrared instrumentation.

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.

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

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.

Designed to accompany CHE 4053. Emphasis on modern synthetic methods and purification of complex reaction mixtures.

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.

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

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.

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.