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CHEM 110 - General Chemistry
3 credits = 3 contact hours per week for 15 weeks
2 weeks for final examination
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The first course in Chemistry covers atomic structure, periodic table, ionic and covalent bonding,
chemical stoichiometry, equilibrium, and acid-base chemistry. These topics provide the fundamental
background for the chemistry curriculum.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
Use Stoichiometry to balance chemical equations and calculate products.
Describe atomic structure and periodicity of elemental properties.
Explain chemical equilibrium in solution.
Calcuate pH for acid and base solutions.
COURSE CONTENT:
 Matter and energy;
 Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions;
 Gas laws;
 Phase equilibrium;
 Periodicity of elements;
 Atomic and molecular structure;
 Covalent and ionic bonding;
 Molecular orbital theory;
 Kinetic theory;
 States of matter and inter-molecular forces;
 Atomic spectra;
 Properties of solutions;
 Acid-base equilibrium and neutralization
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lectures, individual assignments, class discussions.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
25 % Assignments
25 % Timed Tests
50 % Final Exam
REFERENCES:
Chemistry The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, Silberberg, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Introductory Chemistry, Zumdahl, 5th edition, Brooks Cole, 2005.
CHEM 120 - Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
3 credits = 3 contact hours per week for 15 weeks
2 weeks for final examination
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an introduction to physical chemistry. It explores the relationships between
energy, entropy and equilibria (thermodynamics); oxidation-reduction reactions and electrochemistry;
transitions between phases; and rates of reactions
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
Explain Enthalpy, Entropy, and Free Energy as applied to chemical reactions.
Describe the factors that affect the rates of chemical reactions.
Apply equilibrium constants to chemical reactions.
Calculate the potential for electrochemical cells.
Calculate current produced from electrochemical reactions.
COURSE CONTENT:
 Laws of Thermodynamics
 Enthalpy
 Entropy
 Free energy
 Molecular kinetic theory of gases
 Rates of chemical reactions
 Equilibrium in gaseous and aqueous systems
 Solubility product
 Electrochemistry
 Nernst equation
 Voltaic and electrolytic cells
 Faraday's Law
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lectures, individual assignments, class discussions.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
25 % Assignments
25 % Timed Tests
50 % Final
REFERENCES:
Chemistry The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, Silberberg, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Physical Chemistry, Levine, 6th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
CHEM 210 - Organic Chemistry I
3 credits = 3 contact hours per week for 15 weeks
2 weeks for final examination
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Organic chemistry is the study of compounds containing carbon, emphasizing the structures and
mechanisms of reaction of these molecules. The first course focuses on structure, nomenclature, and
reactions of aliphatic, alicyclic, and aromatic compounds, including aspects of stereochemistry and
spectroscopic identification of these compounds and introduces functional groups with alkyl halide and
alcohols.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
Draw structures and give names for aliphatic organic compounds.
Explain aromaticity and stabilization in conjugated rings.
Describe the mechanisms of substitution reactions.
Draw stereoisomers of chiral compounds
Interpret compound structure from NMR and IR spectra.
COURSE CONTENT:
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Organic bonding and hybridization
Nomenclature of organic compounds
Alkanes
Properties and reactions of alkenes and alkynes
Ring Systems
Congugation and Aromaticity
Isomerism and Conformation
Chemistry of alkyl halides and alcohols
Substitution and Elimination reaction mechanisms
Aromatic Substitution
Stereochemistry and Chirality
NMR and IR Spectroscopy
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lectures, individual assignments, class discussions.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
25 % Assignments
25 % Timed Tests
50 % Final
REFERENCES:
Organic Chemistry, Paula, Yurkanis, Bruice, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall, 2001
Chemistry, An Introduction to General, Organic, & Biological, Timberlake, 10th edition, Prentice Hall,
2008.
CHEM 220 - Organic Chemistry II
3 credits = 3 contact hours per week for 15 weeks
2 weeks for final examination
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The second Organic Chemistry course focuses on a broader range of functional groups, synthesis of
larger organic molecules, and reaction mechanisms. The functional groups discussed are those that are
common in biomolecules such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids so this course lays a foundation for
Biochemistry.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
Draw structures and give names for compounds with basic functional groups.
Describe the chemical reactions of different functional groups.
Explain paths of reaction steps for synthesizing simple compounds.
Understand the role of radicals and carbocations in organic reaction mechanisms
COURSE CONTENT:
 Structure and Chemistry of Functional Groups
o Ethers
o Ketones
o Epoxides
o Carboxylic Acids
o Amines
o Amides
o Thiols
 Organic Synthesis
 Reactive Intermediates and Reaction Mechanisms
o Radicals
o Carbocations
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lectures, individual assignments, class discussions.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
25 % Assignments
25 % Timed Tests
50 % Final
REFERENCES:
Organic Chemistry, Paula, Yurkanis, Bruice, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall, 2001
Chemistry, An Introduction to General, Organic, & Biological, Timberlake, 10th edition, Prentice Hall,
2008.
CHEM 214 - Inorganic Chemistry
3 credits = 3 contact hours per week for 15 weeks
2 weeks for final examination
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the structure and properties of inorganic materials. These include non metal
compounds, transition metal coordination compounds, and solid state materials. Electronic structure
and spectra are discussed in the context of symmetry and group theory.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
Describe bonding in inorganic compounds.
Explain the difference between a metal and an alloy.
Describe crystal structure and symmetry elements.
Explain properties of main group elements from electronic structure.
Describe some uses of transition metal catalysts.
COURSE CONTENT:
 Molecular Orbital Theory and Bond Properties
 Symmetry and Group Theory
 Structures of Solids and Crystallography
 Metals and Alloys
 Purification of Inorganic Compounds and Materials
 Characterization of Inorganic Compounds and Materials
 Coordination Chemistry and Organometallic Chemistry
 Chemistry of the Main Group Elements: Following the Periodic System
 Chemistry of the Transition Metals
 Solid-State and Materials Chemistry
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lectures, individual assignments, class discussions.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
25 % Assignments
25 % Timed Tests
50 % Final
REFERENCES:
Introductory Chemistry, Zumdahl, 5th edition, Brooks Cole, 2005.
General Chemistry, Ebbing & Gammon, 9th edition, Brooks Cole, 2009.
Inorganic Chemistry, Miessler & Tarr, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, 2010.
CHEM 310 - Analytical Chemistry
3 credits = 3 contact hours per week for 15 weeks
2 weeks for final examination
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students in this course will study qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical materials including
chemical tests, gravimetric and volumetric methods, electrochemistry, separations, and spectroscopy.
Calibration standards, the statistical treatment of errors, and maximizing signal to noise will also be
covered.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
Discuss qualitive tests for chemical compounds.
Explain how compounds can be analyzed quantitatively by gravimetric and volumetric methods.
Understand error analysis, precision, and accuracy for scientific measurements.
Describe types of spectral analysis and explain how they can be used to identify compounds.
COURSE CONTENT:
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Statistical Analysis: Evaluating the Data and Experimental Error
Qualitative Analysis
Gravimetric Analysis
Acid-Base, Complexation, Precipitation, and Redox Titrations
End Point Indicators
Spectrochemical Analysis
Thermochemical Analysis
Separation Methods, Distillation, Chromatography, and Electrophoresis
 Potentiometry, pH and conductance
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lectures, individual assignments, class discussions.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
25 % Assignments
25 % Timed Tests
50 % Final
REFERENCES:
Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Harris, 7th edition, W. H. Freeman , 2007.
Exploring Chemical Analysis, Harris, 4th edition, W. H. Freeman, 2008.
CHEM 314 - Biochemistry
3 credits = 3 contact hours per week for 15 weeks
2 weeks for final examination
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course presents fundamental biological processes at the molecular level and serves as a general
introduction to biochemistry. Topics include the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids
and nucleic acids, enzyme catalysis and regulation, bioenergetics and an introduction to carbohydrate
metabolism.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
Describe the structure and importance of the major types of biomolecules.
Explain metabolic and photosynthetic energy pathways for animals and plants.
Describe the role of enzymes in catalyzing chemical reactions in living systems.
COURSE CONTENT:
 DNA Structure and Replication
 Translation and Protein Synthesis
 Protein Structure and Function
 Enzymatic Reactions
 Thermodynamics of Metabolism
 Glycolysis and Metabolic Pathways
 Lipids and Biological Membranes
 Photosynthesis
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lectures, individual assignments, class discussions.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
25 % Assignments
25 % Timed Tests
50 % Final
REFERENCES:
Biochemistry, Garrett & Grisham, 4th edition, Brooks Cole, 2008.
Principles of Biochemistry, Horton, Moran, Scrimgeour, Perry, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, 2006.
CHEM 322 - Industrial and Environmental Chemistry
3 credits = 3 contact hours per week for 15 weeks
2 weeks for final examination
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers important industrial processes for producing chemicals and materials and their
commercial uses. Petrochemicals derived from oil and from natural gas are discussed. Creation of
polymeric materials from monomers and their uses with examples from everyday life are covered.
Inorganic chemicals and biomaterials from plants are also covered. Industrial processes are discussed in
the context of their environmental impact and how processes are controlled to limit pollution.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
Explain how many of the important industrial chemicals are produced.
Describe how polymers are made and identify examples from everyday items.
Discuss how chemicals are used safely with minimum pollution in the environment.
COURSE CONTENT:
 Petrochemical Industry and Chemical Production
 Synthesis Gas Processes
 Production of Inorganics ( Sulfuric and Phosphoric Acids, Chlorine, Ammonia)
 Biomaterials
 Catalysis
 Polymer Chemistry
 Adhesives
 Materials
 Pollution Control
 Fertilizers
 Water Treatment
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lectures, individual assignments, class discussions.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
25 % Assignments
25 % Timed Tests
50 % Final
REFERENCES:
The Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum, Speight, 4th edition, CRC Press, 2006.
Polymer Chemistry, Hiemenz & Lodge, 2nd edition, CRC Press, 2007.
Environmental Chemistry, Baird & Cann, 4th edition, W. H. Freeman, 2008.