Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019

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CHEM 4211 Physical Chemistry I

Prerequisites: At least 12 semester hours of chemistry; PHYS 2212 and 2212L; MATH 1262. First of a two-semester sequence designed to present the fundamentals of physical chemistry. Offered only in the fall.

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CHEM 4211L Physical Chemistry Lab I

Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 4211. Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 4211. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount. Offered only in the fall.

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CHEM 4212 Physical Chemistry II

Prerequisite: CHEM 4211 and 4211L. A continuation of CHEM 4211. Offered only in the spring.  Physics capstone.

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CHEM 4212L Physical Chemistry Lab II

Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 4212. Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 4212. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount. Offered only in the spring.  Physics capstone.

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CHEM 4300 Advanced Biochemistry

Prerequisite: CHEM 3711 and CHEM 3711L. An in-depth study of selected topics in biochemistry with emphasis on the medical correlation. Offered only in the fall of even years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4400 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 3200 and 3200L. An in-depth study of selected topics in analytical chemistry with emphasis on modern instrumental methods. Offered only in the fall of even years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4500 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 3010 and 3010L. Theoretical and synthetic inorganic chemistry with emphasis on bonding, structure and modern characterization techniques. Offered only in the spring of even years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4600 Advanced Organic Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 3362 and 3362L. An in-depth study of selected topics in organic chemistry with emphasis on reaction mechanisms. Offered only in the fall of odd years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4700 Computational Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 4212 and 4212L. Application of quantum molecular modeling in chemistry. Offered only in the spring of even years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4800 Advanced Physical Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 4212 and 4212L. Rigorous development of physical models of chemical behavior. Topics include group theory, Hartree-Fock, and semi-empirical methods. Offered only in the spring of odd years. (Chemistry capstone)

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CHEM 4920 Chemistry Seminar II

Prerequisite: CHEM 3920. Presentation and discussion of issues in modern chemistry. Required of all senior chemistry majors. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount. Offered only in the spring.

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CHEM 4940 Independent Study

Prerequisites: At least 15 semester hours of chemistry; approval of department chairperson. An individual learning experience under the direction of departmental faculty.

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CHEM 4950 Special Topics

Prerequisites: At least 15 hours of chemistry; approval of department chairperson. Selected advanced topics in chemistry not addressed in other departmental courses.

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CHEM 4960 Internship

Prerequisites: At least 15 semester hours of chemistry; approval of department chairperson. An individual learning experience.

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CHEM 4980 Special Topics: Study Abroad

Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Selected advanced topics in chemistry taught in a study abroad program.

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CHEM 4999 Independent Study: Research

Prerequisites: At least 15 hours of Chemistry; approval of department Chairperson. Course designed to offer the student a meaningful experience in scientific research.

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