Undergraduate Program
Term Schedule
You can also view the Course Descriptions/ Course Schedules (CDCS) available via the Registrar's Office for the official schedules for the widest range of terms for which such information is available.
Fall 2021
Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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CHEM 111M-1
Alison Frontier
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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Note: this course is intended for humanities and social science concentrators, and should not be used to satisfy any requirement (technical or otherwise) for chemistry majors/minors or for majors and/or minors in other natural sciences. Any exceptions must occur with the consultation and explicit approval of the departmental representative authorized to approve program of study exceptions for that major/minor
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CHEM 131-1
Benjamin Hafensteiner
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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(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. The lecture and workshop portion of this course will be conducted online. 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. Lab fee billed by Bursar. Uses T/R 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry course.
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CHEM 131-2
Benjamin Hafensteiner
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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(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. The lecture and workshop portion of this course will be conducted online. 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. Lab fee billed by Bursar. Uses T/R 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry course.
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CHEM 137-1
Lewis Rothberg; John-Carl Olsen
TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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(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.
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CHEM 171-1
Joseph Dinnocenzo
MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
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(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).
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CHEM 203-1
Rudi Fasan
MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
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(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.
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CHEM 203-2
Rudi Fasan
MWF 8:00AM - 8:50AM
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(4 credits) An introduction to organic chemistry that focuses on chemical bonding, structure and stereochemistry, reactions and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds. There are three 50 minute lectures and one workshop per week. The workshop is an informal, interactive two-hour session in which small groups of students work on specially designed problems under the guidance of a trained leader. The purpose of the workshop is to provide a mechanism for students to work actively with the material and with each other. Co-registration in the one credit lab Lecture CHEM 207 us REQUIRED. This course used the Tues/Thurs 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Lab fee billed by Bursar. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 131 and CHEM 132 or equivalent.
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CHEM 211-1
Michael Neidig
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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(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).
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CHEM 231W-1
Kathryn Knowles
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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(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)
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CHEM 251-1
Ignacio Franco
MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM
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(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.
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CHEM 286-1
Wolf Schroeder
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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(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.
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CHEM 391-1
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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. |
CHEM 393-1
Kara Bren
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(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) |
CHEM 393-10
Ellen Hicks
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(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) |
CHEM 393-11
David McCamant
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(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) |
CHEM 393-12
Michael Neidig
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(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) |
CHEM 393-13
Bradley Nilsson
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(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) |
CHEM 393-14
Shauna Tschirhart
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(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) |
CHEM 393-15
Lewis Rothberg
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(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) |
CHEM 393-16
Wolf Schroeder
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(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) |
CHEM 393-17
Alison Frontier
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(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) |
CHEM 393-2
Rudi Fasan
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(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) |
CHEM 393-3
Ignacio Franco
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(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) |
CHEM 393-5
Pengfei Huo
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(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) |
CHEM 393-6
William Jones
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(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) |
CHEM 393-7
Rose Kennedy
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(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) |
CHEM 393-8
Kathryn Knowles
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(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) |
CHEM 393-9
Todd Krauss
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(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) |
CHEM 394-1
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. |
CHEM 395-1
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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 |
Fall 2021
Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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CHEM 203-2
Rudi Fasan
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(4 credits) An introduction to organic chemistry that focuses on chemical bonding, structure and stereochemistry, reactions and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds. There are three 50 minute lectures and one workshop per week. The workshop is an informal, interactive two-hour session in which small groups of students work on specially designed problems under the guidance of a trained leader. The purpose of the workshop is to provide a mechanism for students to work actively with the material and with each other. Co-registration in the one credit lab Lecture CHEM 207 us REQUIRED. This course used the Tues/Thurs 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Lab fee billed by Bursar. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 131 and CHEM 132 or equivalent. |
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CHEM 251-1
Ignacio Franco
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(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. |
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CHEM 171-1
Joseph Dinnocenzo
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(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). |
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CHEM 203-1
Rudi Fasan
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(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. |
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Tuesday and Thursday | |
CHEM 111M-1
Alison Frontier
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Note: this course is intended for humanities and social science concentrators, and should not be used to satisfy any requirement (technical or otherwise) for chemistry majors/minors or for majors and/or minors in other natural sciences. Any exceptions must occur with the consultation and explicit approval of the departmental representative authorized to approve program of study exceptions for that major/minor |
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CHEM 211-1
Michael Neidig
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(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). |
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CHEM 131-2
Benjamin Hafensteiner
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(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. The lecture and workshop portion of this course will be conducted online. 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. Lab fee billed by Bursar. Uses T/R 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry course. |
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CHEM 131-1
Benjamin Hafensteiner
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(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. The lecture and workshop portion of this course will be conducted online. 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. Lab fee billed by Bursar. Uses T/R 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry course. |
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CHEM 231W-1
Kathryn Knowles
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(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) |
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CHEM 286-1
Wolf Schroeder
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(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. |
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CHEM 137-1
Lewis Rothberg; John-Carl Olsen
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(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. |