(5 credits) This is an introduction to the concepts of chemistry for science and engineering students, health professions students, and as a science course for students of the humanities and social sciences.  Properties of chemical systems are discussed from a macroscopic and molecular perspective with examples developed from a wide range of disciplines. The topics covered include stoichiometry, atoms and molecules, properties of gases, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility equilibria, and oxidation-reduction reactions. In addition to lectures, there is a weekly 75 min. workshop, 50 min. lab lecture and a 3-hour laboratory meeting. You must register for the lab lecture and corresponding laboratory (Lab Lecture A or Lab Lecture B, sign up for Lab A or Lab B) and a workshop. Workshops are offered at multiple times during the week and are selected during registration. The lecture and workshops will take place as in-person instruction, with lectures in Hutchison Hall and workshops in various meeting rooms around campus. Students who are stuck off campus or quarantined due to Covid should email the instructor about accomodations. Lab fee billed by Bursar. Uses T/R 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry course.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 141 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

(5 credits) This is an introduction to the concepts of chemistry for science and engineering students, health professions students, and as a science course for students of the humanities and social sciences.  Properties of chemical systems are discussed from a macroscopic and molecular perspective with examples developed from a wide range of disciplines. The topics covered include stoichiometry, atoms and molecules, properties of gases, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility equilibria, and oxidation-reduction reactions. In addition to lectures, there is a weekly 75 min. workshop, 50 min. lab lecture and a 3-hour laboratory meeting. You must register for the lab lecture and corresponding laboratory (Lab Lecture A or Lab Lecture B, sign up for Lab A or Lab B) and a workshop. Workshops are offered at multiple times during the week and are selected during registration. The lecture and workshops will take place as in-person instruction, with lectures in Hutchison Hall and workshops in various meeting rooms around campus. Students who are stuck off campus or quarantined due to Covid should email the instructor about accomodations. Lab fee billed by Bursar. Uses T/R 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry course.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 141 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)

(4 credits) CHM 137 is designed to give engineering students a conceptual foundation in the principles of chemistry that are relevant to solving engineering problems. Important topics include the nature of chemical compounds; stoichiometry, properties of gases; the Periodic Table; electrons and atoms; chemical bonding and applications to materials; thermodynamics and energy; rates of chemical reactions; chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry. Each unit will be discussed in the context of applications to relevant engineering problems, i.e., using chemical knowledge to design a material or process that solves an important problem. In addition to lectures there are weekly 75 min. workshops. Also, a 75 min lab lecture and 3-hour laboratory will be held every other week. You must register for the 137 lecture, workshop, lab lecture and corresponding laboratory (Lab A Lecture students need to also sign up for a Laboratory A section). Lab fee will be billed. Uses T/Th 8-9:30am common exam time.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 140 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

(4 credits) CHM 171 / 172 is a one year exploration of the basic observations, concepts and practice of organic chemistry, with a focus on the fundamental relationships among molecular structure and chemical reactivity. The exploration will require that students grapple in depth issues: defining questions, evaluating evidence, weighing arguments, reflecting on epistemological issues, constructing new experiments, etc. The study of organic chemistry will be carefully integrated with a review of the key concepts from general chemistry. Freshman Organic is designed for first year students with good preparation in chemistry (e.g., two years of general chemistry and Advanced Placement score 4 or 5). This sequence fast tracks students to more advanced chemistry courses and the fulfillment of degree requirements in other disciplines. In addition to lectures, there is a weekly workshop. Co-registration in CHM 173 is required. Lab fee will be billed. (Fall).

Location

Computer Studies Room 209 (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)

(4 credits) An introduction to organic chemistry that focuses on chemical bonding, structure and stereochemistry, reactions and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds. Co-registration is required in the accompanying laboratory course, CHM 207. Prerequisites: CHEM 131, CHEM 132 or equivalent.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 141 (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)

(4 credits) This course covers topics including bonding in inorganic molecules, molecular symmetry, coordination chemistry, the properties and reactions of transition metal complexes, organometallic chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry. Two 75 minute lectures per week, 9 workshops, 9 problem sets, three midterm examinations and a final examination. Prerequisite: two semesters Organic Chemistry. Cross listed with CHM 411. (Fall).

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 473 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

(4 credits) This course will provide an understanding of the assembly and use of modern chemical instrumentation to address chemical problems covering a range of different physical and biophysical chemistry topics. Statistics, atomic absorption, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, enzyme kinetics, atomic emission, phosphorescence and time-resolved photochemistry, computational chemistry and NMR will be covered. Detailed lab reports are required for all laboratory experiments. CHEM231W fulfills the College's upper-level writing requirements. 2 Lectures and 2 labs per week. Concurrent or prior registration in CHEM 251 is recommended. lab fee will be billed. Prerequisites: CHEM 131, CHEM 132, CHEM 203 and CHEM 204 (or CHEM 171, and CHEM 172 or equivalents) AND one year each of college level physics and math. (Fall)

Location

Gavett Hall Room 301 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

(4 credits) This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics with applications to spectroscopy and to atomic and molecular structure. There are weekly problem sets. Students also participate in workshops each week.Prerequisites are PHYS 113-114 (or PHY 121-122) and MATH 163 or 165. Cross listed with CHM 441. (Fall). This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 - 9:30 am Common Exam time.

Location

Hylan Building Room 102 (MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM)

(4 credits, Fall, Spring) Course Topics: Interdisciplinary course on contemporary energy issues, part of a sustainability minor.? Historical development, present state and projected demands of US- American energy production and distribution within the boundary conditions of climate change and global competition.Scientific-technological knowledge of energy production and distribution technologies, energy efficiency. Strategic issues of production technologies: scalability, environmental and biological risks.Present energy policies and prospects for sustainable energy strategies. Student research projects use published data and simulated model energy scenarios.

Location

Hylan Building Room 202 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

Individual study of advanced topics arranged by students. The student and instructor determine what course title is most appropriate. The title, limited to 28 spaces, is listed on the Independent Studies Form. This title will appear on the transcript as the official title of the course. If students do not submit a title, the course title will be determined by the number of the course as listed above. Faculty rules restrict students to one four-credit Independent Studies course per semester. Special application required.

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

A research course designed by individual arrangement with a faculty member. Plan on spending at least the equivalent of two afternoons (eight hours) a week in the lab. The basis for determining your grade for the research course is worked out between the student and the professor as part of registration for independent research. Special application required.

http://www.rochester.edu/registrar/assets/pdf/IndependentStudyRegistrationInstructions.pdf