2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering
0-999: Developmental precollege-level courses
1000-2999: Lower division courses intended for undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  1 for a first-year course, 2 for a second-year course
3000-4999: Upper division courses carrying undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  3 for a third-year course, 4 for a fourth-year course.
5000-5999: Courses that carry graduate credit only in a major field different from that of the department offering the course. 
6000-6999: Courses that carry graduate credit in any major field.  
7000-7999: Courses intended for graduate students only.
8000-9999: Courses intended for post-master or doctoral-level work.
Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results.  For example, using “6*” will give all 6000 graduate-level courses.
 

Chemistry

  
  • CHM 3120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Experimental methods of analysis. Practical applications of lecture material presented in CHM 3120.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 1220 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 1220L Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM3120
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 3190 - Chemical Literature and Composition



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Literature searching of journals, handbooks, abstracts, and patents. Writing of literature reports, abstracts, papers, and reports. Integrated Writing course.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 3460 - Concepts in Chemistry II for Middle Childhood Education



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    Periodic table, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, organic and nuclear chemistry with everyday examples. Inquiry-based activities including historical and societal perspectives. For Middle Childhood Majors pursuing science concentration. Based on National Science Education Standards. Integrated lecture/lab.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level MTH 2430 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2460 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 2450 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Middle Childhood Education.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • CHM 3510 - Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Kinetics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Thermodynamics applied to chemical systems: solids, liquids, gases, and mixtures thereof. Kinetic rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions in the gas phase and in solutions.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 1220 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 1220L Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level MTH 2320 Minimum Grade of D and (Undergraduate level PHY 2410 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level PHY 1120 Minimum Grade of D)
    Corequisite(s): CHM3510L; CHM3510R
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 3510L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Experimental methods of physical chemistry. Integrated Writing course.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 3120L Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM3510; CHM3510R
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 3510R - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Recitation



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required recitation for 3510.
    Corequisite(s): CHM3510; CHM3510L
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Recitation
  
  • CHM 3520 - Physical Chemistry II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theoretical aspects of chemistry including quantum chemistry, spectroscopy and statistical mechanics
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3510 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM3520L; CHM3520R
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 3520L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Experimental methods of physical chemistry. Integrated Writing course.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3510L Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM3520; CHM3520R
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 3520R - Physical Chemistry II Recitation



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required recitation for CHM 3520.
    Corequisite(s): CHM3520; CHM3520L
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Recitation
  
  • CHM 3560 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Ideas of physical chemistry, including thermodynamics, properties of liquids and solids, solution properties, and kinetics. Intended for biologists, geologists, physicists, premedical students and others with an interest in physical chemistry.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 1220 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 1220L Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level MTH 2310 Minimum Grade of D and (Undergraduate level PHY 2410 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2410L Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level PHY 1120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 1120L Minimum Grade of D)
    Corequisite(s): CHM3510L; CHM3510R
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4020 - Environmental Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Environmental sampling and analysis using instrumental techniques. Chemical fate prediction by measurement and examination of physical and chemical properties.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2110 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 2110L Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM4020L
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4020L - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required laboratory for CHM 4020.
    Corequisite(s): CHM4020
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 4170 - Applied Chemical Spectroscopy



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Practical applications of various spectrophotometral techniques (mass spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance) to the study of the structure of organic molecules.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4200 - Inorganic Chemistry I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Principles and concepts of inorganic chemistry including the periodic table, atomic structure, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, and an introduction to group theory.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4210 - Inorganic Chemistry II



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Principles and concepts of inorganic chemistry including coordination chemistry, reactions of coordination compounds and organometallic chemistry.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 4200 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM4210L; CHM4210R
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4210L - Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Advanced synthesis and characterization of representative inorganic compounds.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 4200 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM4210; CHM4210R
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 4210R - Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Recitation



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required recitation for CHM 4210.
    Corequisite(s): CHM4210; CHM4210L
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Recitation
  
  • CHM 4350 - Instrumental Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theory and practice of modern chemical instrumentation. Elementary electronics, spectrophotometry, atomic absorption, electro-chemical techniques, chromatography, and other instrumental techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 3120L Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM4350L
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4350L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Instrumental techniques and analysis giving practical experience in the operation of chemical instrumentation.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 3120L Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level MTH 2320 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2410 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2410L Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM4350
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 4370 - Electroanalytical Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Fundamental principles of electrochemistry and the application of electrochemical methods to chemistry and chemical analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 3120L Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM4370L
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4370L - Electroanalytical Chemistry Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required laboratory for CHM 4370.
    Corequisite(s): CHM4370
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 4610 - Synthetic Polymer Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Step-growth and chain-growth polymerization in homogeneous and heterogeneous media; properties of commercial polymers.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4650 - Physical Polymer Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Structural and physical aspects of macromolecules. Emphasizes the relationship of polymer structure to physical and mechanical properties.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 3510 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM4650L
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4650L - Physical Polymer Chemistry Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required laboratory for CHM 4650.
    Corequisite(s): CHM4650
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 4680 - Experimental Nanomaterials and Nanoscience



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Laboratory experiments include fabrication of nanomaterials such as metal nanoparticles and graphene nanoplatelets; characterization of physical and chemical properties by using techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, terahertz spectroscopy, electrochemical analyses and computational modeling of nanoscale physical phenomena.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 1210 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 1210L Minimum Grade of D and ((Undergraduate level PHY 1120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 1120L Minimum Grade of D) or (Undergraduate level PHY 2410 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2410L Minimum Grade of D))
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci, College of Science & Math.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Combination; Lab; Lecture
  
  • CHM 4720 - Chemical Crystallography



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Methodology and techniques in the determination of crystal and molecular structures using single-crystal x-ray diffraction.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4880 - Independent Reading in Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
    Selected readings in Chemistry.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • CHM 4900 - Critical Literature Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Development of critical thinking skills for analysis of current chemical and general scientific literature.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 4990 - Special Problems in Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
    Examination of specific problems or issues in chemistry.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 5120 - Quantitative Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Introduction to chemical methods of analysis covering traditional as well as modern techniques and equipment; emphasis on calculations and interpretation of analytical data.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 1220 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 1220L Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM5120L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 5120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Experimental methods of analysis. Practical applications of the lecture material presented in CHM 5120.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 1220 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 1220L Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM5120
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 5200 - Inorganic Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Principles and concepts of inorganic chemistry, including the periodic table, atomic structure, bonding, coordination compounds, and an introduction to group theory.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CHM 5520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 5210 - Inorganic Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    A thorough examination of the chemistry of the metals stressing the transition elements, ligand field theory and mechanisms of inorganic reactions.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 4200 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CHM 5200 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM5210L; CHM5210R
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 5210L - Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Advanced synthesis and characterization of representative inorganic compounds.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 4200 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CHM 5200 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM5210; CHM5210R
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 5210R - Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Recitation



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required recitation for CHM 5210.
    Corequisite(s): CHM5210; CHM5210L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Recitation
  
  • CHM 5350 - Instrumental Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the theory and practice of modern chemical instrumentation. Topics include elementary electronics, spectrophotometry, atomic absorption, electrochemical techniques, chromatography, and other instrumental techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM5350L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 5350L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to experimental instrumental analysis. Practical experience in the operation of chemical instrumentation; emphasizes applications of the material presented in CHM 5350.
    Prerequisite(s): (Undergraduate level CHM 3120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 3120L Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level MTH 2320 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2401 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2401L Minimum Grade of D) or (Graduate level CHM 5120 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level CHM 5120L Minimum Grade of D)
    Corequisite(s): CHM5350
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 5510 - Physical Chemistry I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theoretical aspects of chemistry including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, molecular structure and spectra, and the structure of solids and liquids.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 1220 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 1220L Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level MTH 2320 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2401 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2401L Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM5510L; CHM5510R
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 5510L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Experimental methods of physical chemistry.
    Prerequisite(s): (Undergraduate level CHM 3120 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CHM 5120 Minimum Grade of D) and (Undergraduate level CHM 3120L Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CHM 5120L Minimum Grade of D)
    Corequisite(s): CHM5510; CHM5510R
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 5510R - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Recitation



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required recitation for CHM 5510L.
    Corequisite(s): CHM5510; CHM5510L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Recitation
  
  • CHM 5520 - Physical Chemistry II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theoretical aspects of chemistry including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, molecular structure and spectra, and the structure of solids and liquids.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3510 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CHM 5510 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM5520L; CHM5520R
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 5520L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Experimental methods of physical chemistry.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3510L Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CHM 5510L Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM5520; CHM5520R
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 5520R - Physical Chemistry II Recitation



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required recitation for CHM 5520.
    Corequisite(s): CHM5520; CHM5520L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Recitation
  
  • CHM 5560 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    An introduction to physical chemistry, including thermodynamics, properties of liquids and solids, solution properties, and kinetics. Intended for biologists, premedical students and others with an interest in physical chemistry.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 1220 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 1220L Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level MTH 2310 Minimum Grade of D and (Undergraduate level PHY 2401 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2401L Minimum Grade of D) or (Undergraduate level PHY 1112 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 1112L Minimum Grade of D)
    Corequisite(s): CHM3510L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 5880 - Independent Reading



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • CHM 5990 - Special Problems in Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • CHM 6020 - Advanced Environmental Chemistry and Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Environmental sampling and analysis using instrumental techniques. Chemical fate prediction by measurement and examination of physical and chemical properties.
    Prerequisite(s): (Undergraduate level CHM 3120 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CHM 5120 Minimum Grade of D) and (Undergraduate level CHM 3120L Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CHM 5120L Minimum Grade of D) and Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): CHM6020L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 6020L - Advanced Environmental Chemistry and Analysis Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required laboratory for CHM 6020.
    Corequisite(s): CHM6020
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 6170 - Applied Chemical Spectroscopy



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Practical applications of various spectrophotometral techniques (mass spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance) are integrated for the explanation of the structure of organic molecules. A problem-solving approach is used.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 6350 - Instrumental Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the theory and practice of modern chemical instrumentation. Topics include elementary electronics, spectrophotometry, atomic absorption, electrochemical techniques, chromatography, and other instrumental techniques.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 6370 - Electroanalytical Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Fundamental principles of electrochemistry and the application of electrochemical methods to chemistry and chemical analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): (Undergraduate level CHM 3120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 3120L Minimum Grade of D) or (Graduate level CHM 5120 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level CHM 5120L Minimum Grade of D)
    Corequisite(s): CHM6370L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 6370L - Electroanalytical Chemistry Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required laboratory for CHM 6370.
    Corequisite(s): CHM6370
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 6450 - Concepts in Chemistry I for Early and Middle Childhood Education



    Credit Hour(s): 3.5
    Basic fundamental concerns of chemistry for early childhood education majors. Those concrete observable topics most appropriate for early childhood education minors will be emphasized. Course includes an in-depth study of heat and temperature.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level MTH 1430 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Education Leadership. Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Master of Sci in Teaching.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • CHM 6500 - Concepts in Chemistry II for Middle Childhood Education



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    Concepts in chemistry II is for graduate students in middle childhood science education (MST Program). Course includes detailed study of chemical reactions, kinetics, environmental issues, acids/bases, and nuclear chemistry. Portfolio development will be utilized for students to learn the development of inquiry activities for the classroom.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level MTH 2430 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level PHY 2460 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Education Leadership, Education Specialist, Education and Human Services. Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 6550 - Chemical Microscopy with Applications



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Examination of microscopy instrumentation and its applications to the study of surface and interface chemistry. The course will cover fundamentals of instrumentation design and methods. Topics will focus on scanning probe microscopy and its applications, particularly to solid-fluid interfaces.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 6610 - Synthetic Polymer Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Step-growth and chain-growth polymerization in homogeneous and heterogeneous media; properties of commercial polymers.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 6650 - Physical Polymer Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Introduction to the structural and physical aspects of macromolecules; emphasis on the relationship of polymer structure to physical and mechanical properties.
    Prerequisite(s): (Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 3510 Minimum Grade of D) or (Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level CHM 5510 Minimum Grade of D)
    Corequisite(s): CHM6650L
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 6650L - Physical Polymer Chemistry Laboratory



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Required laboratory for CHM 6650.
    Corequisite(s): CHM6650
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • CHM 6680 - Experimental Nanomaterials and Nanoscience



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course will provide a series of laboratory experiments similar to the state-of-the-art R&D in nanotechnology and nanoscience. The experiments include 1) fabrication of nanomaterials such as metal nanoparticles and graphene nanoplatelets; 2) characterization of physical and chemical properties by using techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, terahertz spectroscopy, electrochemical analyses etc; and 3) computational modeling of nanoscale physical phenomena.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Egr & Computer Sci, College of Science & Math.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Combination; Lab; Lecture
  
  • CHM 6720 - Chemical Crystallography



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Methodology and techniques in the determination of crystal and molecular structures using single-crystal x-ray diffraction.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level CHM 5520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • CHM 6880 - Independent Reading in Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
    Selected Readings in Chemistry
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • CHM 6900 - Critical Literature Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    For the development of a set of critical thinking skills that will allow for a thorough analysis of current chemical and general scientific literature.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 6980 - Chemistry for Educators



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
    Selected topics in chemical education. Directed readings or one-time offerings of topics related to the teaching of chemistry at various levels using different pedagogical approaches. May include summer workshops or institutes.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Ed & Human Services.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • CHM 7000 - Principles of Instruction in Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Survey of available instructional materials and discussion of educational theory and techniques leading to more effective instruction. For chemistry majors only.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Chemistry. Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7010 - Turning Research into a Thesis



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    The collection, organization and description of chemical data for the process of writing a thesis.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7020 - Research Perspectives in Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Lecture/reading course to acquaint new graduate students with the research being carried out by the faculty in the Department of Chemistry.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7180 - Chemical Processes in the Environment



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Skills are developed to predict behavior and movement of chemical contaminants in atmospheric, aquatic, and soil systems. Physical and chemical properties of contaminants and environmental interactions are evaluated to determine their ultimate fate.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2110 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHM 2110L Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7200 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Study of the modern theories of valence, structural inorganic chemistry, and the chemistry of nonmetals.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7210 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Thorough examination of the chemistry of metals stressing the transition elements, ligand field theory, and mechanisms of inorganic reactions.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level CHM 7200 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7350 - Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
    A selected topic in the field of analytical chemistry such as chromatography, electroanalytical chemistry such as trace analysis, bioanalytical chemistry, advanced instrumental analysis, analytical spectroscopy, or separation methodology.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7440 - Structural Concepts in Organic Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Study of molecular orbital theory, reactive species, theories of acids and bases, and an introduction to stereochemistry.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7460 - Elements of Organic Reactions



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Discussion of the more important organic reactions including their scope, limitations, and mechanisms.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7480 - Synthetic Organic Reactions



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Systematic treatment of organic reactions including, where applicable, some theoretical basis for the nature of the reaction. Emphasis on the uses of these reactions in organic synthesis.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 2120 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7500 - Introduction to Quantum Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the ideas and mathematical techniques of quantum theory, including applications to some simple chemical systems.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7510 - Chemical Kinetics



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Characterization of simple and complex kinetic systems; experimental techniques, methods of data analyses; kinetic theories; reactions in gas phase, in solution and chemical chain reactions; deduction of reaction mechanisms from experimental rate laws.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7520 - Thermodynamics



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics; first, second, and third laws; applications to solutions.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHM 3520 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7620 - Current Topics in Mass Spectrometry



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Current topics in mass spectrometry are discussed with emphasis on theory and state-of-the-art instrumentation and ionization methods.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7630 - Analytical Separations



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Theory of separations techniques are reviewed. The two techniques of gas and liquid chromatography are discussed with emphasis in column technology, inlet systems and detection devices.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 7890 - Continuing Registration



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • CHM 8000 - Seminar



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Departmental Seminar
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • CHM 8250 - Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
    Selected topic in the field of inorganic chemistry, such as the reactions of substances in nonaqueous solvents, metal chelate compounds, inorganic reaction mechanisms, ligand field theory, or the chemistry of the lanthanides and actinides.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 8450 - Selected Topics of Organic Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
    Selected topics in the field of organic chemistry, such as organic spectroscopy, heterocyclic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and the chemistry of natural products.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 8550 - Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
    Selected topics in the field of physical chemistry such as molecular spectroscopy, advanced molecular structure, magnetic resonance, X-rays, crystal structure, statistical mechanics, and precision physical-chemical measurements.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHM 8960 - Early Start Research



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    A short-term research project as an introduction to Masters-level chemistry research
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • CHM 8970 - Chemistry Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 10
    Original research in a CHM faculty laboratory.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • CHM 8980 - Thesis Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
    Progress and completion of a research project which is suitable for publication.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • CHM 8990 - Thesis Defense



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Public defense of a written thesis that is based on original research in a CHM faculty laboratory.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar

Chinese

  
  • CHI 1010 - Beginning Chinese I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Communicative introduction to Chinese. Study of the vocabulary and structure of the Chinese language; practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHI 1020 - Beginning Chinese II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Communicative introduction to Chinese. Study of the vocabulary and structure of the Chinese language; practice in conversation, reading, and writing.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 1010 Minimum Grade of C
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHI 2010 - Intermediate Chinese I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Grammar review, reading, and discussion of selected texts with practice in speaking and writing the language.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 1020 Minimum Grade of C or AP Chinese Language & Culture 3
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHI 2020 - Intermediate Chinese II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Grammar review, reading, and discussion of selected texts with practice in speaking and writing the language.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 2010 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHI 2210 - Introduction to Chinese Characters



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    An in-depth practical introduction to the Chinese writing system. Includes history of Chinese characters, radicals, sequence of strokes, calligraphy, and dictionary use.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 1020 Minimum Grade of C
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHI 3010 - Advanced Chinese I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Development of linguistic proficiency through studying advanced reading and grammar patterns with emphasis on cultural aspects of communication. Taught in Chinese. If prerequisite not met, contact instructor for permission.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 2020 Minimum Grade of D or AP Chinese Language & Culture 4
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • CHI 3020 - Advanced Chinese II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Further development of advanced linguistic proficiency and complex conversation skills with emphasis on cultural aspects of communication. Taught in Chinese. If prerequisite not met, contact instructor for permission.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 3010 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • CHI 3110 - Chinese Conversation



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course will pursue a balance of the four basic language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Chinese with a focus on conversation.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 2020 Minimum Grade of D or AP Chinese Language & Culture 4
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHI 3120 - Advanced Chinese Conversation



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Continuation of Chinese 3110 pursuing a balance of the four basic language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Chinese with a focus on conversation.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 3110 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHI 3210 - Chinese Composition



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Development of composition skills using famous Chinese writings as guided examples of grammar and techniques. Taught in Chinese. If prerequisite not met, contact instructor for permission.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 3020 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level CHI 3110 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • CHI 3220 - Advanced Chinese Composition



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Continuation of Chinese composition skills development through intensive reading and writing practice. Taught in Chinese.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 3210 Minimum Grade of B
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHI 3250 - Business Chinese



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    An introduction to the language of business Chinese with insight into China’s place in the global economy.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 2020 Minimum Grade of D or AP Chinese Language & Culture 4
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • CHI 3500 - Chinese Ambassador Program



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Professor-led study abroad program in China, service-learning intensive course, taught in Chinese.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level CHI 1010 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level CHI 1020 Minimum Grade of D or AP Chinese Language & Culture 3
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
 

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