Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Placement in Chemistry

Each student planning to register for a chemistry course should consult an adviser in his or her major area to determine whether specific courses are required. Chemistry 304K and 305 may apply toward degree requirements such as those in Area C of the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I.

Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Biochemistry: BCH

Lower-Division Course

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Biochemistry.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Course

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Biochemistry.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Chemistry: CH

Lower-Division Courses

301. Principles of Chemistry I.

May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree. Prerequisite: Mathematics 304E or 305G with a grade of at least C, or a score of at least 560 on the SAT II: Mathematics Level I test (or of at least 540 if the student took the test before April 1, 1995).

302. Principles of Chemistry II.

Development and application of concepts, theories, and laws underlying chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301 with a grade of at least C.

303. Mathematical Introduction to Theories of Matter.

Introduction to the quantum theoretic description of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei, elementary particles, and cosmology. Matrix mechanics and group theory. Chemistry 303 may be used instead of either Chemistry 302 or Chemistry 301 and 302 in fulfilling the prerequisites of other chemistry courses, except by students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree. Chemistry 303 may be counted in addition to Chemistry 301 and 302. Not recommended by the Health Professions Office for Medical College Admission Test preparation.

204. Introduction to Chemical Practice.

Introductory laboratory course in chemistry. Four laboratory hours, one hour of discussion, and one hour of computer laboratory a week for one semester. Chemistry 204 and 317 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301 or 303 or consent of instructor.

304K. Introductory Chemistry I.

Basic vocabulary, concepts, and problem-solving skills required for Chemistry 301 and 302. Chemistry 304C and 304K may not both be counted. May not be counted toward any chemistry degree. May not be counted by students who have earned a grade of C or better in Chemistry 301.

305. Introductory Chemistry II.

Recommended for nonscience majors. Chemistry 305 and 305C may not both be counted. May not be counted toward any chemistry degree. Prerequisite: Chemistry 304C or 304K.

206K. Undergraduate Research.

Introduction to research practices; supervised individual undergraduate research in chemistry. Six to ten laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but no more than four semester hours may be counted toward a degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Hours beyond four must be taken on the pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate adviser in chemistry.

610. Organic Chemistry.

Primarily for premedical, predental, life sciences, and pharmacy majors. Three lecture hours a week for two semesters. Chemistry 610 and 618 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For 610A, Chemistry 302 and 204 with a grade of at least C in each; for 610B, Chemistry 610A with a grade of at least C and credit or registration for Chemistry 110K.

210C. Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

Primarily for premedical, predental, life sciences, and pharmacy majors. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Chemistry 210C, 110L, 118L. Prerequisite: Chemistry 610A or 618A with a grade of at least C.

110K. Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

Primarily for premedical, predental, life sciences, and pharmacy majors. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not be counted by students with credit for Chemistry 210C. Chemistry 110K and 118K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302 and 204 with a grade of at least C in each, and credit or registration for Chemistry 610A.

110L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

Primarily for premedical, predental, life sciences, and pharmacy majors. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Chemistry 210C, 110L, 118L. Prerequisite: Chemistry 610A with a grade of at least C, 110K, and credit or registration for 610B.

313N. General and Organic Chemistry.

Recommended for human ecology and nursing students. Introduction to chemical principles and organic chemistry, with emphasis on compounds of biological importance. May not be counted by students with credit for Chemistry 610, 618, or an equivalent organic chemistry course. May not be counted toward any chemistry degree.

113P. General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Chemistry 304K or 313N.

314N. Elementary Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry.

A one-semester biochemistry course for human ecology and nursing students. May not be counted by students with credit for Chemistry 339K. May not be counted toward any chemistry degree. Prerequisite: Chemistry 313N, or Chemistry 610, 110K, and 110L.

114P. Elementary Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory. Introduction to biochemical laboratory procedures. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemistry 113P and credit or registration for Chemistry 314N.

317. Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors.

Synthesis and properties of inorganic, bioinorganic, and organometallic compounds. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Chemistry 204 and 317 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Chemistry 302.

618. Organic Chemistry.

Primarily for chemistry and chemical engineering majors. Three lecture hours a week for two semesters. Chemistry 610 and 618 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For 618A, Chemistry 302 and either 204 or 317 with a grade of at least C in each, and credit or registration for 118K; for 618B, Chemistry 618A with a grade of at least C, 118K, and credit or registration for 118L.

118K. Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

Primarily for chemistry and chemical engineering majors. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not be counted by students with credit for Chemistry 210C. Chemistry 110K and 118K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302 and either 204 or 317 with a grade of at least C in each, and credit or registration for Chemistry 618A.

118L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

Primarily for chemistry and chemical engineering majors. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Chemistry 210C, 110L, 118L. Prerequisite: Chemistry 618A with a grade of at least C, 118K, and credit or registration for 618B.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Chemistry.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Chemistry.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

431. Inorganic Chemistry.

Survey of the chemistry of the elements, incorporating both descriptive and theoretical aspects. Open-ended experiments designed to illustrate a variety of synthetic techniques. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353 and 354.

339K. Biochemistry I.

A first-semester biochemistry course designed for chemistry, premedical, predental, and life sciences majors. Structure and function of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: Eight semester hours of organic chemistry.

339L. Biochemistry II.

A second-semester biochemistry course designed for chemistry, premedical, predental, and life sciences majors. Biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. Prerequisite: Chemistry 339K.

341. Special Topics in Laboratory Chemistry.

Examples of topics are physical measurements techniques; electronics for scientists; advanced synthetic chemistry (organic or inorganic); separation techniques. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Chemistry 618, 118K, and 118L, or 610, 110K, and 110L; and consent of the undergraduate adviser.

353. Physical Chemistry.

Prerequisite: Six semester hours of calculus, Physics 316 and 116L, and Chemistry 302.

153K. Physical Chemistry Laboratory.

Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353.

354. Physical Chemistry.

Prerequisite: Six semester hours of calculus; credit or registration for Chemistry 610, 110K, and 110L, or 618, 118K, and 118L; and Physics 316 and 116L.

154K. Physical Chemistry Laboratory.

Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353 and credit or registration for 354 or 354L.

354L. Physical Chemistry.

Designed for chemical engineering majors. May be counted toward a biochemistry or chemistry degree. Chemistry 354, rather than this course, is recommended for students planning graduate study in chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353.

455. Analytical Chemistry.

Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Chemistry 412K and 455 may not both be counted. (Only Chemistry 455 may be counted by students majoring in chemistry.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 302, and 204 or 317; and a grade point average in chemistry of at least 2.00.

367L. Macromolecular Chemistry.

Designed for chemistry and chemical engineering students. Occurrence, preparation, structure, and properties of macromolecular substances. Prerequisite: Eight semester hours of organic chemistry and Chemistry 353.

368. Advanced Topics in Chemistry.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of physical chemistry and six semester hours of organic chemistry, or consent of instructor and the undergraduate adviser.

369. Biochemistry: Intermediary Metabolism.

May not be counted by students with credit for Chemistry 339K or 339L. Prerequisite: Eight semester hours of organic chemistry or consent of instructor.

369K. Techniques of Research.

Advanced laboratory practice and introduction to research. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. If the course is repeated more than once, the student must take it on the pass/fail basis. No more than six semester hours may be counted toward a degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 618, 118K, and 118L, or 610, 110K, and 110L; and six semester hours of upper-division chemistry courses approved by the undergraduate adviser's office, or consent of the undergraduate adviser in chemistry.

369L. Biochemistry Laboratory.

An introduction to modern fundamental techniques of biochemistry. Two lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemistry 339K and credit or registration for 339L.

370. Physical Methods for Biochemistry.

Theory of electrophoresis, ultracentrifugation, spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and diffraction as applied to biological macromolecules. Prerequisite: Chemistry 339K and 353, or consent of instructor.

175K, 375K, 475K. Individual Study in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Supervised reading or individual tutorial sessions on advanced topics in chemistry and biochemistry. One, three, or four class hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. No more than six semester hours may be counted toward a degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Prerequisite: Eight semester hours of organic chemistry, Chemistry 353, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.

376K. Advanced Analytical Chemistry.

Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemistry 455.

679H. Chemistry Honors Tutorial Course.

Laboratory research project in a specific field of chemistry under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Conference course. Must be taken in addition to the required hours for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree. Students must enter no later than the first semester of the year of graduation. Prerequisite: For 679HA, a major in chemistry, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, a grade point average in chemistry of at least 3.50, and consent of the honors adviser; for 679HB, Chemistry 679HA.

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